Individual Placement - Park Maintenance Participant at Libby Dam

Position Summary 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the leading Federal provider of outdoor recreation and attracts over 335 million visitors annually at 403 water resources development projects operated in 43 states. Maintenance Interns at Libby Dam will be expected to participate in all aspects of park maintenance, including but not limited to: Using a variety of common hand tools, such as hatchets, saws, tampers, rakes, and shovels in performing simple maintenance or repair jobs and/or assisting others in more complex and demanding tasks as assigned.

 

Location 

Libby, MT

 

Schedule 

May 19, 2026 - August 22, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Operating equipment on grades and slopes such as chain saws, jack hammers, compactors, heavy power mowers, power trimmers, power edgers, powered string trimmers and large electric drills. Performing routine maintenance work required, such as painting, preparing metal surfaces for painting and/or epoxying, scrubbing, sweeping, debris removal, tree cutting, litter pickup, weeding, and other tasks. On occasion, cutting or trimming grass using clippers of light or moderate weight. Digging ditches and trenches, filling and leveling holes, cleaning and storing hand tools.

 

Marginal Duties 

Work crews will clean and sanitize park buildings and facilities including restrooms, picnic shelters, RV dump stations, boating facilities, pump-houses, storage buildings, and park offices.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license.
• Possess good verbal and written communications skills.
• Physical ability to navigate campground loops, swim areas and campsites, lift 50 lbs and carry 50 lb. object 25 feet.
• Must be able to follow directions.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Chainsaw operation
• Landscaping/yard work experience
• Previous Park or outdoor recreation experience as employee or volunteer
• Basic hand tool skills

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Students must find their own lodging and transportation to Libby Dam. A housing stipend of $1200 will be provided monthly (3 total) for time in service.

 

Compensation  

SCA is required to provide a weekly stipend as well as a mileage/transportation allowance.

• Weekly stipend is $500/week
• Commuting allowance is $25/week.
• Travel Grant/move to duty station reimbursable funding up to $650 if circumstances are met (Receipts required)

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

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• 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.