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

Location:Saltsburg, 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 

Conemaugh River Lake, completed in 1952 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is a vital flood control project in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania. Its primary goals are to provide flood risk reduction for the Conemaugh, Kiski, lower Allegheny, and upper Ohio River valleys.

Additionally, the lake offers recreational opportunities such as biking, hiking, fishing, and picnic areas. Interns may be engaged in dam operations, managing recreational facilities, monitoring water quality, and performing environmental stewardship. They may also conduct tours of the dam, highlighting its history and functions.

Additional Benefits 

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support the operation and maintenance of flood control facilities.
• Support public recreational activities.
• Protect and preserve natural resources.
• Assist with a variety of routine trade duties for the maintenance and operation of project facilities, including landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry
• Use a variety of tools and equipment common to the trades listed above.
• Safely operate, control, and clean heavy power equipment and tools.
• Complete assignments that involve multiple tasks or processes.
• Follow directions and sequences to complete tasks.

Marginal Duties 

No additional duties

Required Qualifications 

• Member 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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Public service experience
• Natural resource management experience.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

No housing provided. A Housing stipend is paid monthly.

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.