Forest Restoration Field Technician (Prescribed Fire)

The Nature Conservancy (All); United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District under a Hurricane Helene recovery agreement. The role focuses on forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and monitoring in the Southern Blue Ridge region.

Based in the Upstate of South Carolina, this full-time position requires field work across district lands, with occasional travel to adjacent districts.

Qualifications

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field; 1 year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field.
• 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 working as part of a field-based team.
• Experience following maps, work plans, safety requirements, and technical instructions; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively with coworkers and partners.
• Must obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training required for assigned duties.
• Valid driver’s license; travel frequently; operate vehicles on unimproved roads.
• May work in variable weather, smoke, steep and difficult terrain, and other field conditions, including long or irregular hours and multi-day assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field activities that support forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related conservation objectives.
• Complete assigned field tasks in accordance with work plans, established procedures, technical direction, and changing field conditions.
• Support the 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.
• 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.
• Assist with field logistics and communicate operational needs, progress, safety concerns, and project results to designated project leads.
• Work collaboratively with TNC staff, agency personnel, contractors, landowners, community members, and other partners; support training and outreach activities when assigned.

Education

AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina seeks a Forest Recovery Technician to support the Andrew Pickens Ranger District under a Hurricane Helene recovery agreement. The role focuses on forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and monitoring in the Southern Blue Ridge region.

Based in the Upstate of South Carolina, this full-time position requires field work across district lands, with occasional travel to adjacent districts.