Forest Recovery Specialist - Field Restoration & Fire Ops

Nature; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Forest Recovery Technician to implement field-based recovery, prescribed fire, and fuels-reduction activities across the Sumter National Forest’s Andrew Pickens Ranger District in South Carolina. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with agency staff and partners.

You will perform field tasks, inspect equipment, collect data, and support project reporting under established plans and direction while traveling to multiple project sites

Qualifications

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field is required.
• Experience with ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating and maintaining field equipment.
• Must obtain FFT2, First Aid, CPR/AED qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field activities supporting forest recovery and prescribed fire.
• Complete tasks per plans, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain field data and project documentation.
• Support logistics and communicate field conditions to leads.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, and communities.

Skills

Field data collection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

AS/Technical degree in science field

Tools

Field tools

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Forest Recovery Technician to implement field-based recovery, prescribed fire, and fuels-reduction activities across the Sumter National Forest’s Andrew Pickens Ranger District in South Carolina. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with agency staff and partners.

You will perform field tasks, inspect equipment, collect data, and support project reporting under established plans and direction while traveling to multiple project sites