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Sacramento District Recreation Water Safety Intern

The Student Conservation Association
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Position Summary 

Student interns working at U.S. Army Corps of engineers, Sacramento District (SPK) projects shall assist implementing the Corps’ Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Student interns, where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags, fee collection, conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing invasive species, maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites, providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

 

Location 

Porterville, CA

 

Schedule 

May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Recreation Management (Approximately 25% of Time) Reservation & Customer Service: Manage campground check-in/check-out procedures using the R1S system, including reservation tag placement and fee collection. Respond to visitor feedback via comment cards. Provides routine courtesy safety inspections and collects recreational use fees.
  • Natural Resource Management (Approximately 25% of Time) Trail Maintenance: Perform trail repairs, including washout remediation, limb removal, and water bar installation. Habitat Improvement: Participate in natural resource projects focused on fish and upland game habitat creation (e.g., bat/bird boxes) and invasive species removal. Recycling Program: Assist with project recycling efforts, including sorting and disposal of recyclable materials. Boundary Inspection: Hike the boundary line and report encroachments, hazards, or issues.
  • Interpretation & Outreach (Approximately 25% of Time) Interpretive Programs: Develop and deliver formal and informal interpretive programs on water safety and natural resource topics. Information Dissemination: Maintain bulletin boards with current project and water safety information. Update project brochures and maps.
  • Project Support (Approximately 25% of Time) Administrative Support: Assist with answering public inquiries. Security & Logistics: Participate in lock inventory and core changeover procedures. Maintain project signage (cleaning/replacement).

 

Marginal Duties 

Marginal duties would include all other duties pertaining to the Natural Resources Management mission that weren't already mentioned in the above description. I.E. Data entry, Reporting minor maintenance issues (burned‑out bulbs, loose signs, damaged picnic tables).

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Valid Driver's license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • The ability to effectively speak, read, and write in english.
  • The ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

-First Aid, CPR, and AED certified.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

No living accommodations provided, but $1000/month housing allowance included for four months.

 

Compensation  

  • Living Allowance - $500 weekly
  • Weekly commuting allowance - $75
  • Monthly housing allowance - $1000
  • Not to Exceed $650 in relocation reimbursement for non-local candidates (receipts required)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

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.