Individual Placement - Sierra National Forest Recreation Special Uses Team at Student Conservation Association

Prather, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

450.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

4x4 truck operation, Map navigation, Hand tool usage, Mechanical tool usage, Verbal communication, Written communication, Data entry, Photography, GPS data collection, Forest road driving, Inspection documentation

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Position Summary The High Sierra Ranger District on the Sierra National Forest has around 550 recreation special use permits of which nearly 500 are recreation residence cabin permits. The goal is to meet the needs of all our permittees and administer all permits to standard for the 2026 recreation season. In addition, the recreation residence cabin permits are being reissued in 2028 and assistance is needed in completing cabin inspections and preparing the permits for reissuance. Location Prather, CA Schedule June 1, 2026 - November 20, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities * Assistance in the Special Uses Recreation Department * Special Use permit inspections * Concessionaire Campground inspections * Documenting with photographs * Marking hazardous trees * In person training to be provided for listed duties Marginal Duties Marginal duties may include: Data entry; Scanning and filing of special use permit documents; Obtaining spatial data (GPS) for permit areas; Other duties related to special uses, as assigned Required Qualifications * Ability to get to duty station each day * Valid Driver's License * Ability to drive forest roads * Candidates must have experience in the following: Must be able to operate at least a full-size 4x4 truck on unpaved roads; Able to navigate independently using a map; Familiar with use of various hand/mechanical tools (shovels, rakes, drills, saw, etc.) * Able to communicate verbally and in writing This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Preferred Qualifications Preferred, but not necessary: CPR qualifications; Ability to use electronics (computer/laptop, tablet, radio for communications, etc.) and learn new programs. Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Housing is limited on the Sierra National Forest at this time and may not be available, depending on the housing conditions on the Forest after the 2025/2026 winter season, number of units remaining for intern purposes, and availability after housing wildland firefighters. Compensation * Living allowance: $450/wk * Travel allowance: $1,100 (personal vehicle required for personal use and days off) * Housing provided by Forest Service if available. All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information Required Additional Benefits Bear Safety Defensive Driver 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.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will assist the Recreation Special Uses team by conducting permit and campground inspections, documenting findings with photographs, and marking hazardous trees. Additional duties include data entry, filing, and obtaining spatial data for permit areas.