Field Forest Recovery Technician – Long Cane District

The Nature Conversancy; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with an 8% employer match

Parental leave

accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Forest Recovery Technician to support the Long Cane Ranger District restoration and hurricane recovery efforts in South Carolina. You will perform field duties, manage hazardous fuels, and assist with prescribed fire while collaborating with TNC staff, the U.S.

Forest Service, and partners. You will help implement plans, monitor treatments, maintain equipment, and document field results, contributing to resilience and wildfire preparedness in a challenging,

Qualifications

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with natural systems.
• Experience in ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating and/or repairing equipment and machinery.
• Experience performing physically demanding outdoor work safely and as part of a field-based team.
• Must obtain FFT2 and First Aid/CPR/AED qualifications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.
• Ability to follow maps, plans, safety requirements and communicate with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field activities supporting forest recovery and prescribed fire.
• Complete field tasks per work plans and safety procedures.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and follow-up of prescribed fire and vegetation management.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment safely.
• Collect and maintain field data and documentation.
• Promote safe operations via briefings and incident reporting.
• Assist with field logistics and communicate needs to project leads.
• Collaborate with TNC staff, agency personnel, contractors, and partners.

Skills

FFT2 Certification

First Aid

CPR

AED

Driver's license

Communication

Education

AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Forest Recovery Technician to support the Long Cane Ranger District restoration and hurricane recovery efforts in South Carolina. You will perform field duties, manage hazardous fuels, and assist with prescribed fire while collaborating with TNC staff, the U.S.

Forest Service, and partners. You will help implement plans, monitor treatments, maintain equipment, and document field results, contributing to resilience and wildfire preparedness in a challenging,