Buchanan Dam Recreation Placement

Position Summary

Placements will support Park Rangers in a variety of tasks including; implementing the Corps' Water Safety Program through on- and off-site interpretation programs, assisting with Natural Resource Management projects, such as fish and wildlife habitat improvement, managing invasive species and protecting threatened/endangered species, assisting with campground management like check-ins/check-outs and fee collection, conducting inspections and performing trail maintenance.

Location

Raymond, CA

Schedule

May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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). Assist with buoy maintenance, including anchor construction, movement, and installation.

Marginal Duties

Technical Skills Development: Learn and apply computations related to water level management within the project pool.

Required Qualifications

US Driver License, US Citizen, 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

Ablity to work around water

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No Accommodations on site, Student must find their own housing.

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 (receipts required)

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training

First Aid/CPR

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.