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Recreation Technician

#45429
Outdoor Pathways

Details:

  • Category: Outdoor Pathways (IIC Internships)
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Posted on: February 22, 2024
  • Open until: Fri, March 1, 2024 expired
  • Work Hours: 40
  • Wage: $17
  • Location: Panguitch Utah

Description:

Open: Until Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Starting Wage: 17

Hours: 40

Schedule:4 days week, 10-hour day. Possible weekend hours

Housing: Housing Available

Estimated START Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Estimated END Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Agency: United States Forest Service

Overview:

The Recreation Intern will assist the agency with a full range of recreation management activities within the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest.

Responsibilities:

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 nonmotorized trails.

  • 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 will include hiking, ATV/UTV use and using hand tools.

Qualifications:

  • 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).

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