Position Summary 

This individual placement crew with the Student Conservation Association at Mud Mountain Dam offers hands-on experience in natural resource management and park operations, supervised by USACE staff and Park Rangers. The crew members will assist with a variety of tasks including boundary management, data collection, species monitoring, and trail/habitat maintenance. The role also includes some administrative duties like data compilation and report creation, alongside operating equipment like UTVs and lawnmowers. A key component involves park maintenance, from restroom cleaning to concrete work and landscaping. The crew members will also engage in public outreach, educating visitors about flood risk, water safety, and natural resources – and will be expected to report on these interactions. These positions offer opportunities to develop interpretive materials and maintain outreach resources for the public.

Location 

Enumclaw, WA

Schedule 

July 7, 2025 - October 10, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Park Maintenance & Operations: landscaping, moving materials, equipment maintenance, painting, concrete work, and general use of hand/power tools, cleaning restrooms; Natural Resource Management: natural resource inventories/surveys, threatened & endangered species monitoring, invasive species removal, and wildlife habitat management.

Marginal Duties 

Boundary Management & GIS Data: Collecting and inputting GIS data, and assisting with boundary management; Public Outreach & Education: Educating the public on flood risk, natural resources, and water safety; Administrative Tasks: Assembling reports, compiling data, and creating charts/tables;

Required Qualifications 

Must be 18 years of age; 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 

Experience with outdoor work/labor, GIS Skills.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

None Provided

Compensation  

• $400 weekly living allowance
• $50 weekly commuting allowance
• $500 monthly housing allowance

Per USACE policy, local candidates will not receive a to/from travel  but will receive a weekly commuting travel allowance instead

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Drive Training

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.