Job Description

Prince William Forest Park will hire a team of 3 young adult members to participate in a variety of natural resource science and field based studies and disciplines related to relevant National Park Service (NPS) career opportunities. Activities will include integrated pest management, forest health studies, invasive species management, wildlife studies, botany, geographic and cartographic sciences, and water quality and stream hydrology assessments. We plan to treat approximately 100+ acres of stilt grass, honeysuckle, wisteria, and other invasive plants at historic home sites, natural forest areas and cabin camps. Water quality testing includes collecting samples from the lakes every week to assess E.coli and assess streams every two weeks and sampling for macroinvertebrates at 34 sites across the park to determine water quality and stream health. Additionally, the members may assist with cemetery, vegetation, bat, amphibian, bird and endangered species surveys.

Location

Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia

Schedule

June 8, 2026 - October 9, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Invasive Species Management

Surveys and mechanical and chemical control

Water quality monitoring

E. coli testing and Benthic Macroinvertebrate population assessment

Rare Plant Surveys

Marginal Duties

Beech Leaf Disease treatments

Cultural Resource Support

Collections data management

Cultural Resource Support

Shovel Testing for archaeology

Stream Surveys;

Required Qualifications

Outdoors experience

Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs

Attention to detail

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

Plant identification; Herbicide use; Driving; Water Quality testing; macroinvertebrate identification; GPS/Fieldmaps use;

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Park housing is available at no additional cost to the member. The park has a number of park housing options that vary somewhat in layout/amenities and at this time it is uncertain which unit members will be housed in. All housing is listed as shared housing - with shared common spaces including fully furnished kitchen and living space. Washer and dryer is available at all units, as well as air-conditioning, furniture and a TV. Cell phone reception/wifi is not currently available at all units, but we hope to remedy that in the future. A personal vehicle is highly recommended as travel into and out of the park could be up to 3 miles on foot/bike. Members would need to bring linens. The expected housing unit is located approximately 9 driving miles from the Resource Management Office, and 6 miles by bike (using unpaved roads). The housing unit is a standalone home with a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and one bathroom. There are laundry machines on the premises and all kitchenware is provided.

Compensation

$715 per week plus on-site park housing. Up to $1,000 in Member Travel reimbursement funds to move to and from work site

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

Bear Safety

Defensive Driving Training

First Aid/CPR

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

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.