Hidden Dam Recreation Placement

Position Summary

The Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake project is located at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills on the Fresno River in Madera County, which is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes from Yosemite National Park to the east and 2 hours, 30 minutes from Monterey on the Pacific Coast to the west. We are seeking a motivated individual who enjoys working with people in an outdoor setting and has a passion for providing quality public service to join our dynamic team.

Location

Raymond, CA

Schedule

June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Public safety, including water safety is an important part of our Recreation mission. Job duties will consist of public outreach and interpretation to present water safety programs both on and off-site. Additionally, checking/maintaining water safety tools deployed in the field will be a daily task and other inspections and maintenance of recreation facilities will be required to ensure continued safe use by the visiting public. Environment Stewardship is also a critical mission, so duties will also include assistance with habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species and managing invasive species to promote healthy and sustainable public lands/waters. Daily work activities will be planned and coordinated by the Lead Ranger and Deputy OPM and supervised by the Operations Project Manager.

Marginal Duties

Answer general visitor questions
Additional opportunities for other equipment training/use may also be available.

Required Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to complete the requirements to drive a government vehicle.
Ability to operate hand tools and some equipment/tools (training will be provided).
Ability to wear a personal floatation device for specific activities working on or around water.
Must be 18+ years old

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with the pubic and some maintenance work.
The ideal candidate will have a background in public service, interpretation, and maintenance work at a previous job or internship with motivation and willingness to learn.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No housing provided, but a monthly allowance of $1,000 is provided to selected candidate.

Compensation

$500 weekly living allowance
$75 weekly commuting allowance
$1,000 monthly housing allowance (4 total disbursements)
Up to $650 in relocation reimbursement for non-local candidates
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training

Interpretive Skills

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.