Fire Ecology Field Technician

Association for Fire Ecology.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 27,841 - 29,783; Part time

Job summary

The Association for Fire Ecology in Flagstaff, AZ, is hiring a Fire Ecology Field Technician. The role involves aiding in the implementation of fire monitoring work plans, collecting ecological field data in various environments, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates need an Associates Degree in natural resources or environmental studies and at least 6 months of related experience. This temporary position is expected to be funded through December 2026, subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
• Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of ecological field monitoring data.
• Maintain project records related to fieldwork.
• Work in variable weather conditions at remote locations.

Skills

Field experience

Multi-language skills

Ability to work independently

Experience managing tasks

Experience with Geographic Positioning Systems

Education

Associates Degree in natural resources or environmental studies

Job description

Location

The Nature Conservancy - Flagstaff, AZ

Pay

$20.21-$21.62/hour

Summary

The Fire Ecology Field Technician performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program. The Technician will work from the Flagstaff office and field sites throughout the Flagstaff area. This is a short-term, temporary, non-exempt position expected to be funded through December 2026 and could change based on business needs.

Essential Functions

The Fire Ecology Field Technician provides assistance to science and program staff in the collection of ecological field monitoring data in pre- and post-fire forested environments of Northern Arizona. Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

• Collect and return field equipment and TNC vehicle from Flagstaff office.
• Navigating to field plots using GPS.
• Measuring fuels and forest structure (e.g. tree diameters) using a variety of equipment.
• Recording detailed information from measurements into handheld tablets.
• Participation in AZ Chapter functions and administrative tasks (~10%).
• Participate in Arizona Chapter and TNC-wide meetings and efforts.
• Timely and accurate completion of administrative functions such as performance reviews, expense reports, and timecards.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Maintain project records.
• May perform financial or administrative work related to project appraisals, surveys or title work.
• May purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in budget.
• May assist with program budget development and monitoring.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Position executes all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.
• Occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreat, etc. and occasionally in U.S. for meetings, trainings, retreats, etc.
• Occasionally requires working long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
• Work environment involves infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull 25 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.

Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.

Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Field experience.
• Ability to assist with program budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.Experience using Geographic Positioning Systems hardware (e.g., Trimble, Garmin) and/or software.
• Experience with detail-oriented and numerical tasks, specifically collection of ecological field data.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture.