Description:
Schedule: M-Th 7-530
Dates: 05-02-2022 - 08-31-2022
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Location: Kanab UT
Overview:
NO HOUSING IS AVAILABLE. The Recreation Intern will assist the agency with a full range of recreation management activities within national monuments and other recreation areas within BLM jurisdictional boundaries.
Responsibilities:
- This position primarily focuses on the implementation and monitoring of the Special Recreation Permit Program.
- This position is responsible for the following duties which may include some or a combination of: Monitors and maintains recreation facilities and collects visitor use data.
- Maintains and constructs mountain bike trails and monitors Wilderness Study Areas.
- Processes Special Recreation Permits. Collects and manages GIS and GPS data.
- Assists with backcountry patrols, trail maintenance, and visitor services.
- Some work will focus on projects including hiking and vehicle patrols, campground and trailhead maintenance, visitor services, trail work, site clean-up, public outreach events, and other duties as assigned.
- Position may require working on holidays and weekends.
- Intern will contact visitors to provide information and education about recreational opportunities.
- Provides the public information on good resource management practices for the area, such as putting out your campfire, do not litter, no driving off roads, Leave No Trace, etc.
- Assists in developed recreation by picking up trash, cleaning restrooms and minor repairs of recreation facilities.
- Assists with administering campground fee program and visitor use surveys.
- Assists with walking patrols of campground and hiking nearby trails.
- Monitors and documents visitor use, documents and reports of resource /facility damage, water collection and testing.
- Provides visitor assistance and/or contact visitors in the field, providing information on the area and recreation opportunities.
- Assists in the maintenance and installation of signs, gates, fences, and other facilities as assigned using power and hand tools.
- Uses Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Training provided).
- Monitors vehicle and fleet maintenance.
- Works with volunteers and other groups to complete tasks.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed and could include work related to Range Management, Timber Management, Wildland Fire, Wildlife, Visitor Assistance, Outdoor Education and so on.
- Duties may include hiking, ATV/UTV use and using hand tools.
Qualifications:
Applicants who are seeking a degree in outdoor recreation, hospitality or tourism given greatest consideration. All are encouraged to apply. Work Environment: Recreation Interns will be working outside and exposed to a variety of weather conditions (temperatures 45 - 105+ degrees). Must provide own living quarters.