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Individual Placement- Natural Resource & Recreation Management (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

The Student Conservation Association
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Location: Ford City, PA
Program Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Schedule: 40 hours/week (weekends and federal holidays off)
Compensation: $350/week living allowance + Housing Allowance: $800/month (pre-tax)

Candidates local to the Pittsburgh area are encouraged to apply!

 

Position Summary 

Crooked Creek Lake, located near Ford City, Pennsylvania, is a 350-acre reservoir managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Its primary goal, established with its completion in 1940, is flood control for the Allegheny River basin, having prevented significant flood damage throughout its history.

 

The project also serves to enhance water quality and provides diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping, and disc golf. Interns will focus on environmental education, natural resource management, and supporting recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and camping to ensure a positive visitor experience. 

 

Additional Benefits

  • Defensive Driving Training
  • Off-Road Vehicle Safety
  • Interpretive Skills
  • AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Support public recreational activities.
  • Implement the Corps Water Safety Program.
  • Protect and preserve natural resources.
  • Provide interpretive assistance through direct and indirect contacts, both on and off-site.
  • Update bulletin boards and create interpretive displays.
  • Stock and distribute informative materials.
  • Staff information centers during high visitation periods.
  • Give interpretive talks and lead interpretive programs.
  • Interact with visitors daily, aiding and updating them on lake and weather conditions.
  • Conduct trail maintenance, and boundary surveys.
  • Support special events.
  • Perform light maintenance, painting, and repair tasks in recreation areas.
  • Share the story and mission of the Corps with the public
  • Assist with boat patrols

Marginal Duties 

Assist with campground management.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license;
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English;
  • Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds;
  • Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Public service experience
  • Natural resource management experience.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Housing not provided.

Compensation  

  • Living Allowance: $350/week
  • Housing Allowance: $800/month (4 payments)
  • Commuting Allowance: $75/week
  • up to $650 in reimbursable expenses for relocation

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

Personal Vehicle Information

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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.