Field Lead: Forest Recovery & Prescribed Fire

USA The Nature Conservancy; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the United States is seeking a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District under a five-year recovery and restoration agreement. The role focuses on on-the-ground recovery work, forest restoration, and community wildfire preparedness within the Southern Blue Ridge region of the southern Appalachians.

You will lead day-to-day field operations, coordinate crews and equipment, monitor progress, and collaborate with TNC staff, U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the United States is seeking a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District under a five-year recovery and restoration agreement. The role focuses on on-the-ground recovery work, forest restoration, and community wildfire preparedness within the Southern Blue Ridge region of the southern Appalachians.

You will lead day-to-day field operations, coordinate crews and equipment, monitor progress, and collaborate with TNC staff, U.S.