Forest Recovery Senior Crew Member

The Nature Conservancy•Asheville, NC

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forest Recovery Senior Crew Member (FRSCM) works in a team environment and participates in forestry operations which include tree planting, invasive species treatments, timber stand improvement, monitoring and data collection, management planning and layout and wildland fire operations overseeing staff and volunteers during fire related activities which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring. FRSCM may conduct other land management activities as assigned by the Forest Recovery Crew Manager or other command position. The FRSCM participates scouting and identifying forest management needs, planning and layout of forestry projects, contract quality control monitoring, tree planting, timber stand improvement, invasive species control, data collection, use of GPS and GIS systems, preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, prescribed fire operations, mop-up, post-burn monitoring and other tasks as assigned. May assist with overseeing As-Needed Burn Crew Members and volunteers. As part of the FRSCM’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for staying abreast of current and new forest management practices, wildland fire practices, and related equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire and forestry communities and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short term federal employee).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualified, including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire Line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130).
Two seasons as a qualified FFT2 or agency equivalent.
Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
Experience operating various types of equipment.
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required such as First Aid/CPR and herbicide application.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Two or more years of experience in forestry, conservation, land management, or a similar field.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
Experience managing volunteers or entry-level staff.
Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) qualified or open task book.
Familiarity with using computers, including database knowledge, to maintain records.
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Web browsers).
Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Responsibilities

Function as both leader and member of a work team, in a high-stress team environment.
Convey work instructions to subordinates.
Reports directly to Forest Recovery Crew Manager.
Complete assigned tasks within an agreed upon timeframe.
Ensure self-preparedness and safety are maintained at all times.
Attend in-person training events or complete virtual trainings as requested.
Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
Submit expenses and time sheets within a timely manner.
Assist with administrative tasks necessary for documenting work activities as requested by the supervisor.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Participate in scouting and identifying forest management needs.
Plan and layout forestry projects.
Conduct contract quality control monitoring.
Perform tree planting.
Conduct timber stand improvement.
Perform invasive species control.
Collect data.
Utilize GPS and GIS systems.
Prepare fire lines.
Maintain equipment.
Participate in prescribed fire operations.
Perform mop-up activities.
Conduct post-burn monitoring.
Oversee As-Needed Burn Crew Members and volunteers.
Stay abreast of current and new forest management practices, wildland fire practices, and related equipment.
Build and maintain relationships in the professional fire and forestry communities and in the local community.
Participate in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.