Field Lead — Forest Recovery & Fire Operations

USA The Nature Conservancy; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s South Carolina Chapter seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District during Hurricane Helene recovery. You will lead field activities, organize teams, monitor progress, and prioritize safety while restoring forests and reducing wildfire risks.

You will manage field logistics, document outcomes, and collaborate with agency staff, partners, and communities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS 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 and ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery; physically demanding outdoor work; leading field teams.
• Must obtain and maintain FFT2, First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training; valid driver's license; travel frequently; operate vehicles on unimproved roads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field activities supporting forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related objectives.
• Provide day-to-day field leadership by organizing assignments, coordinating personnel and resources, monitoring progress, and adapting work to changing conditions.
• Support planning, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and other restoration activities.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and project supplies following safety requirements.
• Collect and maintain field data and documentation to track accomplishments and support reporting and adaptive management.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizing work

Team coordination

Education

BA/BS degree in science-related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s South Carolina Chapter seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District during Hurricane Helene recovery. You will lead field activities, organize teams, monitor progress, and prioritize safety while restoring forests and reducing wildfire risks.

You will manage field logistics, document outcomes, and collaborate with agency staff, partners, and communities.