Description:
Schedule: Monday-Thursday
7 am-5:30 pm
Schedule may change due to projects or needs of the district.
Housing: No Housing Available
Dates: 05-05-2025 - 07-26-2025
Agency: United States Forest Service
Location: Loa, UT
Overview:
The Recreation Intern will assist the agency with a full range of recreation management activities within Agency jurisdictional boundaries.
Responsibilities:
This position requires the following duties and may consist of 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. 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. Contacts 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 resource /facility damage, water collection and testing. Provides visitor assistance and/or contacts 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). Conducts vehicle and fleet monitoring and 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:
Candidate must have the ability and willingness to work alone in remote locations and various environments. Must have a current state issued driver license and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain federal driver’s license. Experience and/or ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in mountainous terrain. Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions that can range from mild to extreme. Position will require walking/hiking on uneven terrain and some strenuous work. Some general maintenance experience would be preferred.