Crew member would assist with conducting rangeland management inventory and monitoring on grazing allotments within the Sierra National Forest. Inventory and monitoring work would include collecting forage production information, forage utilization levels, herbaceous species composition and cover data. The work environment would include lower elevation Sierra Nevada foothills annual grassland oak woodland range type and higher elevation Sierra Nevada montane meadows. Primary goals are to assist the Forest's rangeland management specialist with inventory on vacant range allotments for restocking with livestock and inspect rangeland for compliance with permitted livestock activities in the actively grazed allotments.
Location
North Fork, CA
Schedule
May 18, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct rangeland management inventory and monitoring on vacant and actively grazed allotments within the Sierra National Forest; Collect forage production information; Conduct forage utilization and stream channel alteration monitoring using Survey123 using various protocols; Inspect and record range improvements such as corrals, holding fields, drift fence and water developments; and efficacy of virtual fencing implementation; Sample meadow plots for perennial herbaceous plant species composition and cover and soil texture, depth to water table and dominant and co-dominate plant species within the plot;
Marginal Duties
Assist with vehicle maintenance inspections; Assist Aquatics Biologist with fish counts and stream survey; Opportunity to work with ranchers Opportunity to work with other natural resources disciplines such as wildlife biologists, botanists and aquatics biologists.
Required Qualifications
Rangeland Management, Environmental Science or Botany related degrees preferred and/or prior experience with plant identification and vegetation sampling. Drivers license and comfort level or ability to learn to drive safely on mountainous roads.
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
Experience with managing livestock (cattle, sheep or goats); Experience with virtual fencing for livestock;
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is available, barracks style with shared room, bathroom and kitchen. Housing is available free of charge to crew member through agreement.
Compensation
Living Allowance $450/week, Travel Allowance $1100
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
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.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
