Individual Placement- Natural Resource Management at Council Grove Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Student Conservation Association

17h

About The Position

Intern at Council Grove Lake will assist US Army Corps of Engineers staff in completing various duties in Operations and Maintenance, Visitor Service and Natural Resource Management.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government.
Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to safely operate hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with receiving/following instructions from staff.
Comfortable engaging with visiting public.
Flexible schedule to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Grounds maintenance duties include use of hand tools and light power tools for vegetation clearing, painting, surface prep, debris/litter removal, tree cutting, and weeding.
Move materials by wheelbarrow or hand truck, load/unload trucks, and perform minor equipment servicing and routine upkeep of recreation and wildlife sites.
Visitor services duties include answering public inquiries, and conducting interpretive presentations on Corps missions, history, and project operations.
Register campers, direct traffic, and develop and maintain informational and educational materials.
Inspection duties include checking recreation areas for vandalism, unsafe conditions, safety hazards and unauthorized use.
Assist with forestry, fisheries, and habitat assessments; collect data on water quality, vegetation, noxious weeds, and wildlife/fish populations; and support habitat work and environmental compliance monitoring.
Assisting with first aid, boating, and emergency response, and working alongside Corps staff, volunteers, and external organizations as needed.