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
Oakdale, CA
Schedule
June 22, 2026 - September 18, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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
Data Collection: Collect and report car counter information.
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Driver's license
18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications
First aid/CPR
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No living accommodations provided
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
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
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.
