Individual Placement - Park Ranger/Water Safety Program Participant

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Student Conservation Association

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Sutton, WV, United States

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Park Ranger/Water Safety Program Participant

Position Summary

Member will provide interpretative assistance in the implementation of the Army Corps' Water Safety Program. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

Location

Sutton, WV

Schedule

May 19, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Present water safety programs at schools, parks, special events, and guided dam tours.
  • Accompany rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
  • Other duties may include updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative material in information centers, staffing information centers, providing interpretive talks, and updating the public on lake and weather conditions via recorded daily voice messages.
  • Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas.

Marginal Duties

Member may also assist with setting up and staffing water safety booths at county/state fairs to provide water safety information to the public, while representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Required Qualifications

  • 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

n/a

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is not offered/provided for this position.

Compensation

  • Living Allowance - $250/week
  • Housing Allowance - $800/month
  • Commuting Allowance - $75/week
  • AmeriCorps Education Award – eligible for award of approximately $1,956 upon successful completion of position and 450 hours of documented service.

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

  • Defensive Drive Training
  • Interpretive Skills
  • AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

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.