Forest Recovery Lead Technician (Long Cane)

The Nature Conservancy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to help implement a five-year hurricane recovery and forest restoration effort on Sumter National Forest, Long Cane District. You will lead field teams, coordinate resources, and advance hazardous fuels reduction, restoration, and wildfire readiness in a physically demanding setting.

Based in the western Piedmont SC, the role involves flexible, field-based work with occasional travel, training, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 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/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
• Experience performing physically demanding outdoor work safely and leading or coordinating field-based work teams.
• Experience following maps, work plans, safety requirements, and technical instructions; maintain accurate records; and communicate effectively with coworkers and partners.
• Must obtain and maintain FFT2, First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training required for assigned duties.
• Valid driver’s license and must meet vehicle-use requirements, travel frequently, and operate vehicles on unimproved roads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor field activities supporting forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related conservation objectives.
• Organize field assignments, coordinate personnel and resources, monitor progress, and adapt work to changing conditions.
• Plan, prepare, implement, monitor, and follow-up on prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and other forest restoration activities.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and project supplies safely and per training.
• Collect and maintain field data and documentation for reporting and adaptive management.
• Promote safe and compliant operations through briefings, hazard assessments, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate field logistics and communicate needs to Forest Recovery Director and contacts.
• Collaborate with TNC staff, agency personnel, contractors, landowners, and community members.

Skills

Field leadership

Hazardous fuels reduction

Prescribed fire operations

Data collection & reporting

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

BA/BS in science-related field

Experience in ecological land management

FFT2 certification (Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2)

Tools

GPS mapping

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Lead Technician to help implement a five-year hurricane recovery and forest restoration effort on Sumter National Forest, Long Cane District. You will lead field teams, coordinate resources, and advance hazardous fuels reduction, restoration, and wildfire readiness in a physically demanding setting.

Based in the western Piedmont SC, the role involves flexible, field-based work with occasional travel, training, and collaboration