Field Operations Safety Lead

SteadyState Work Partners•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SteadyState Work Partners develops Professional Continuity, which helps individuals consistently connect to and apply their professional and interpersonal skills in critical moments. This role supports SteadyState Foundations™ engagements within the ForestRx™ training environment, where participants develop Professional Continuity through Progressive Continuity Conditioning™. The Field Operations Safety Lead is responsible for maintaining environmental awareness, participant safety, and operational stability during these engagements. This is a field operations safety role, not a guiding, instructional, or therapeutic role.

Requirements

Demonstrated comfort operating in wooded and trail-based environments.
Ability to confidently identify common Central Texas environmental hazards.
Strong situational awareness and observational skills.
Ability to make sound decisions independently in changing outdoor conditions.
Ability to remain calm during wildlife encounters and environmental emergencies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in high-trust environments.
Willingness to travel.
Current CPR certification.
Current First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before first assignment).

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Search and Rescue
Emergency Medical Services
Military field operations
Wildland fire operations
Park operations
Outdoor education
Expedition leadership or support
Incident management
Field logistics

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-engagement environmental assessments.
Continuously evaluate terrain, weather, trail conditions, and environmental changes.
Identify and monitor potential hazards including vegetation, insects, unstable terrain, and weather-related risks.
Modify positioning, pacing, or route based on environmental conditions.
Maintain awareness of changing conditions without disrupting the participant experience.
Maintain continuous awareness of wildlife activity and assess encounters.
Safely redirect participants around environmental hazards.
Respond calmly and decisively to wildlife encounters.
Maintain visual accountability for participants.
Monitor participant hydration, heat exposure, fatigue, mobility, and physical well-being.
Recognize early indicators of environmental or physical risk.
Carry, inspect, and maintain field safety equipment.
Initiate or support emergency response procedures when required.
Preserve engagement flow by minimizing unnecessary interruptions.
Communicate emerging concerns to the Professional Continuity Facilitator.
Complete post-engagement environmental observations and operational documentation.
Contribute to the ongoing refinement of field safety procedures and operational protocols.