#PO-00802208-MEM - Individual Placement-Alaska-Restoration (Hydrology/Engineering)

Position Summary 

As a crew member you will work with Forest Service hydrologists, civil engineers, fisheries biologists and ecologists implementing a stream restoration project on the Chugach National Forest. This is a multi-disciplinary position that will have opportunities to gain experience with a variety of natural resource fields such as hydrology, engineering, fisheries, and botany. Successful applicant will be working within both an active construction site and mining area.

This position is an opportunity to develop skills in implementing stream restoration techniques. Experience in engineering survey and layout, surface and groundwater monitoring, upland and wetland vegetation is desirable but not required. Established methods, techniques, and procedures are being utilized and can be taught. The project site is accessed via driving, hiking both on and off trail, wading in and crossing stream, and mountain biking. The field conditions often include wet and inclement weather, working around heavy equipment, working in bear country, and hiking in uneven terrain.

Location 

· Seward, Alaska: June 8 – June 23, 2026

· Hope, Alaska: June 23, 2026 – Aug. 15, 2026

Schedule 

June 8, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

· Ability to work within established safety protocols on active construction site

· Assist with set up and utilization of RTK Survey unit

· Assist with taking grade shots

· Assist with marking and recording control points, grade points

· Assist with providing directions to contracted equipment operators

· Assist project leads with construction contract administration

· Assist with mapping infrastructure

Marginal Duties 

· Assist with adult anadromous salmonid escapements

· Assist with informational and education visits to project site

· Assist SCA vegetation crew with revegetation efforts at the project site

Required Qualifications 

· Ability to traverse difficult terrain

· Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

· Interest/experience in stream restoration, hydrology, and/or civil engineering

· Interest/experience in survey techniques

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

· Good communication and listening skills

· Ability and interest in learning

· Ability to work independently

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

· Seward, AK is a USFS bunkhouse which has shared accommodations. Placements may share a room with one other person. Common areas are shared.

· Hope, AK is shared accommodations with other SCA interns. Placements may share a room with one other person. Common areas are shared.

Compensation  

$450/week living allowance;

$310/month housing allowance;

$1,300 travel stipend;

$500 duty-related reimbursements for gear

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits 

Bear Safety

Defensive Driving Training

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.