Individual Placement- Natural Resource Management at Council Grove Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Job description

Position Summary Intern at Council Grove Lake will assist US Army Corps of Engineers staff in completing various duties in Operations and Maintenance, Visitor Service and Natural Resource Management. Location: Council Grove, KS: Schedule: May 4, 2026 - October 30, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Grounds maintenance duties include use of hand tools and light power tools for vegetation clearing, painting, surface prep, debris/litter removal, tree cutting, and weeding. Interns will move materials by wheelbarrow or hand truck, load/unload trucks, and perform minor equipment servicing and routine upkeep of recreation and wildlife sites. Visitor services duties include answering public inquiries, and conducting interpretive presentations on Corps missions, history, and project operations. Interns will register campers, direct traffic, and develop and maintain informational and educational materials. Inspection duties include checking recreation areas for vandalism, unsafe conditions, safety hazards and unauthorized use. Intern will also assist with forestry, fisheries, and habitat assessments; collect data on water quality, vegetation, noxious weeds, and wildlife/fish populations;...