Fire Ecology Field Technician

The Nature Conversancy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Flagstaff, Arizona, is seeking a Fire Ecology Field Technician/Assistant for a seasonal, hourly-wage role. The position supports fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program and involves travel across northern Arizona.

Housing and a vehicle are provided for travel. Start is September 21, 2026 with an expected end date of December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, full-time, hourly wage position based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with travel.
• Housing and vehicle provided for travel.
• Anticipated start date of September 21, 2026 and end date of December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• The Fire Ecology Field Assistant performs routine tasks to support fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program.
• Assist in implementing fire monitoring work plans across Field sites in the Flagstaff area.

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Fire Ecology Field Technicians performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program. The Technicians will work from the Flagstaff office and field sites throughout the Flagstaff area. This a short-term, temporary, non-exempt, position expected to be funded through December 2025 and could change based on business needs.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.

The Fire Ecology Field Assistant performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program.

This is a seasonal, full-time, hourly wage position based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with travel throughout northern Arizona. Housing and vehicle will be provided for travel. Camping in remote locations may be necessary on occasion. Anticipated start date will be September 21, 2026 and end date will be December 31, 2026.

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