Public Safety Intern (Local candidates only)
Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast's largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management. Each year, millions of people utilize the many public parks, marinas, and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences - making Hartwell one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation
Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam located on the Savannah River seven miles below the point at which the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join to form the Savannah. Extending 49 miles up the Tugaloo and 45 miles up the Seneca at normal pool elevation, Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. The entire Hartwell “Project” contains 76,450 acres of land and water. Interstate 85 bisects Hartwell Lake and makes the area easily accessible to visitors.
Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide educational outreach and interpretive programming, as part of a team that encourages public safety. This includes all aspects of recreation safety on USACE lands and waters to include water, boating, bicycling, hiking, camping, and hunting. The primary focus will be on water and boating safety for all ages, but with an emphasis on targeting the highest risk group of 18-35 year old males. Interns will perform a variety of tasks including developing outreach mechanisms for this target audience; updating bulletin boards; maintaining life jacket loaner stations; organizing events; conducting campfire talks, hikes, and tours; and interacting with park visitors. Interns may be used for search and rescue and as a second (safety) person for boat patrols made by park rangers. Secondary ResponsibilitiesIncrease safety awareness through communication and lead by example anytime you are near the water or participating in water-related activities. Provide valuable information on how to improve our programs by maintaining open communication with rangers and managers, passing on ideas for improvement gathered during daily contact with visitors. Keep our parks friendly places for outdoor recreation and socialization. Assist park rangers and other employees by performing routine tasks pertinent their natural resources/recreation management and public safety programs. Minimum Qualifications
- Desire to meet and interact with persons from varied ages and backgrounds.
- Desire to promote all aspects of recreation safety, including boating and water safety
- Appearance should be neat and a positive reflection of the organization.
- Valid driver’s license
- Ease and comfort using a computer and the Internet
- Ability to remain calm in busy situations.
- Cognitive and verbal ability to answer visitor questions and communicate park rules.
- Physical ability to navigate campground loops, swim areas and visit campsites, lift 20 lbs and carry 25 feet (position may require extended periods in the outdoors during adverse conditions such as heat, cold or rain.)
Desired Experience (Not Mandatory)
- First Aid, CPR, AED training
- Knowledge and experience in interpretive programming
- NASBLA approved boater education course certification or equivalent
- Customer service or work with public, especially children and young adults.
- Previous park or outdoor recreation experience as employee or volunteer.
- Familiarity with boat and water safety and use of water rescue equipment
- Ability to swim
- Fluent in the Spanish language and experience in or working with Hispanic cultures.
- Basic knowledge of boat maintenance, use, and care of outboard engines
