Prescribed Fire Team - Moody Forest Preserve
About The Position
The Prescribed Fire Crew Member participates as a member of a four-person burn team led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff conducting prescribed fire operations, including burn unit preparation, ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned throughout southeast Georgia. This is a 22-week position with anticipated dates from early January to early June. The Prescribed Fire Crew Member will attend a wildland fire training academy the first week of service (online training pre-coursework is REQUIRED) and must achieve physical fitness standard by successfully passing a "pack test". The position will be focused on the use of prescribed fire as an ecological management tool to support the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems in the Altamaha River corridor for rare fire-adapted species such as red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, indigo snakes, and carnivorous plants. The Prescribed Fire Crew Member will work on high-priority preserves owned by TNC in Georgia and assist with burning on other partner conservation lands (Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The Orianne Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service) throughout the state. It is likely the Prescribed Fire Crew Member will have the opportunity to assist with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) use on prescribed fire operations when necessary. When weather is not suitable for burning, other tasks may include assisting with ecological and rare species monitoring, assisting with tree and grass planting projects, timber marking, boundary marking, fence removal, equipment and building maintenance, and general stewardship work.
Requirements
- Being at least 18 years or older
- having a high school diploma or equivalent
- being willing to undergo background check
- Must be willing to work alongside others with diverse backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wildfire or prescribed fire operations
- Experience using of hand tools (council rake, hoe, axe) and 2-stroke powered equipment (chainsaw, weed-eater, leaf blower)
- Experience operating tractors and common farm implements (hay rake, bush hog)
- Experience with trail maintenance work
- Familiarity with longleaf pine ecosystem and associated species in the Southeastern US
Responsibilities
- Burn unit fire break preparation
- Prescribed fire application
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
