Field Lead, Forest Recovery – Long Cane District

The Nature Conservancy; North Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Long Cane Ranger District recovery and restoration work. The role focuses on forest recovery, hazardous fuels reduction, and prescribed fire, coordinating field teams and resources to deliver on-ground results.

You will work with TNC staff, U.S. Forest Service personnel, contractors, and partners, balancing production with safety, documentation, and collaborative restoration efforts in a demanding

Formación

• BA/BS 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 repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
• Experience performing physically demanding outdoor work safely and leading or coordinating field-based work teams.
• Must obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training required for assigned duties.
• Valid driver’s license and must meet TNC’s vehicle-use requirements, travel frequently, and operate vehicles on unimproved roads.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and participate in field activities that support forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related conservation objectives.
• Provide day-to-day field leadership by organizing assignments, coordinating personnel and resources, monitoring progress, and adapting work to changing conditions.
• Support the planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and other forest restoration activities.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and project supplies in accordance with training, authorization, and established safety requirements.
• Collect and maintain field data, treatment records, and other documentation needed to track accomplishments and support project reporting and adaptive management.
• Promote safe and compliant operations by participating in briefings, hazard assessments, after-action reviews, and incident reporting and by following approved plans, policies, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate field logistics and communicate operational needs, progress, safety concerns, and project results to the Forest Recovery Director and other designated contacts.
• Work collaboratively with TNC staff, agency personnel, contractors, landowners, community members, and other partners; support training, outreach, and workforce development when assigned.

Conocimientos

Field leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Educación

BA/BS in science-related field

Descripción del empleo

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Long Cane Ranger District recovery and restoration work. The role focuses on forest recovery, hazardous fuels reduction, and prescribed fire, coordinating field teams and resources to deliver on-ground results.

You will work with TNC staff, U.S. Forest Service personnel, contractors, and partners, balancing production with safety, documentation, and collaborative restoration efforts in a demanding