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
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
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
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.
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.
