Individual Placement-Stanislaus River Parks Recreation Placement

Individual Placement-Stanislaus River Parks Recreation Placement Student Conservation Association, Inc - 4.4 Oakdale, CA Job Details Full-time $500 a week 19 hours ago Benefits Housing allowance Relocation assistance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description 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 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.