Corps of Engineers - John Lock and Dam – Natural Resource Maintenance Individual

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - John Day Lock and Dam – Natural Resource Maintenance Individual Placement

• Intern
• total living allowance, divided into monthly payments over the course of the 24-week term.
• Other
• Seasonal
• $54.10 available for relevant training during the term

Position Title: Natural Resource Maintenance Individual Placement

Position Summary:

John Day Dam is recruiting two (2) 960-hour individual placements for up to 24 weeks beginning June/July of 2026 until the end of December 2026. The individual placement will support Natural Resource Management on U.S. Army Corps lands at the John Day Lock & Dam. Major duties are related to assisting personnel in recreation, natural resource management, and related activities at the John Day Lock & Dam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major duties are related to assisting personnel in recreation, natural resource management, and related activities at the John Day Lock & Dam. The Individual Placement will assist in the following:

• Natural resource maintenance and conservation projects, including invasive species removal (40%)
• Park and Recreation Site Management (40%)
• Boat Operator Training (20%)

* Please note percentages describe the estimated time allocated to each task over the course of the term.

• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to drive government vehicle upwards of 200 miles roundtrip in one day to get to work sites
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings, in inclement weather, and on uneven ground
• Willingness to work independently in an outdoor setting at a campground gatehouse
• Enjoys engaging in customer service
• Able to walk campground and interact with campground visitors, campground hosts, and volunteers
• Able to address campground visitor's needs, resolving their problems and complaints
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Personal transportation

Desired

Qualifications:

• Strong collaborating and communication skills.
• Interested in providing educational programs on water safety, environment, local wildlife, the historical and cultural relevance of landmarks
• Willingness to learn about John Day Lock and Dam history and importance
• Enthusiastic about work in conservation, recreation, and environmental and cultural stewardship
• Compassion towards visitors and situations with adversity
• Knowledge of Northwest natural resources, flora, and fauna
• Must be comfortable riding in and working from a boat and kayak
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word

Duty

Location:

Individual placement will report daily to the USACE Ranger office at John Day Lock & Dam (Interstate 84 Exit 109, Rufus, Oregon 97050, in the Ranger Office). Incumbent must arrange their own transportation to and from the office. No public transportation opportunities.

Terms of Employment :

Individual placement will complete the 24-week program starting June/July through December 2026. Dates of service are flexible to accommodate applicant availability. Individual placement will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays. Individual placements are responsible for providing their own personal transportation and food.

Individual placements will earn a total living allowance of $15,360 for the 24-week term. The living allowance will be divided into monthly payments over the course of the 24-week term. The living allowance is taxable income. Additionally, there is a reimbursement fund of $54.10 available for relevant training during the term.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).