Individual Placement- Environmental Stewardship at Tioga-Hammond Lakes (US Army Corps of Engineers)

Position Summary 

This position will be responsible for performing various inspections and data collection tasks supporting the environmental stewardship program at the Tioga-Hammond Lakes project. The Tioga-Hammond Lake project consists of over 6,000 acres of land and water and receives about 100,000 visitors a year. Intern will engage in wide range of tasks ranging from trail work to GIS mapping for various databases assisting US Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers. Work completed will directly contribute to the safety and enjoyment of park visitors, as well as the conservation and protection of natural resources at the project. Daily work may include interacting with the public and assisting Park Ranger and Natural Resource Specialists with administering the environmental stewardship program. Interns will be exposed to and have an opportunity to participate in support of additional programs such as Flood Risk Management (FRM) and state partners like PA Fish and Boat.

 

Location 

Tioga, PA

 

Schedule 

June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Inspections may vary in different subjects such as invasive species, erosion and wildlife habitats. The intern will input collected data into the ArcGIS Field Maps application. Additionally, limited tasks will include activities in wildlife management, habitat enhancement, and forest management. Government furnished equipment will be provided for data collection. Daily tasks may also include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

 

Marginal Duties 

• Trail Maintenance
• Property Line Boundary Inspections/Maintenance
• GIS data collection
• Maintain contact with Rangers via radio

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• 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.
• Must possess basic hand tool skills.
• Position may require extended periods in the outdoors during adverse conditions such as heat, cold or rain.
• ArcGIS experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Comfortable to engage with the public.
• Experience operating power tools or using basic maintenance tools/equipment.
• ArcGIS experience
• First Aid/CPR Certified

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing is not provided.

 

Compensation  

• $350 - weekly Living Allowance
• $40 – weekly Commuting Allowance
• $1,000 – monthly Housing Allowance
• $650 – Relocation Travel Grant* (if non-local)

*SCA positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive a To/From Site travel reimbursement that reflects the actual roundtrip travel costs from their 'home' to the site. The reimbursement amount is based upon total distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Members are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.

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

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

 

Additional Benefits 

• Basic Water Safety training
• Basic Driving Safety training
• Project Coordination Skills
• EM385 Safety Compliance
• GIS Skills
• Federal Contracts QA
• Tailgate Safety Meetings/ Monthly Staff Safety Meetings
• 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.