Deadline: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Alabama Location Detail: Baldwin County, AL Job Description: The Coastal Land Management Technician performs a variety of land management tasks, interacts with conservation partners, and manages a seasonal squad of 3-4 prescribed fire crewmembers. This position primarily will work to advance the restoration and management of natural systems and fire-dependent habitats in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida but may also work state-wide at certain times of the year. The Coastal Land Management Technician (CLMT) works independently or supervises seasonal or volunteer teams to ensure the coordination, community support and implementation of land management plans on TNC and partner lands. The CLMT implements ecological restoration activities, maintains preserve facilities, trails and roads, removes exotic invasive plants and animal species, monitors and researches species, and operates and maintains tools and equipment. This position is required to work under minimal supervision; must make independent decisions based on experience and judgments. The CLMT must have a willingness to work long hours and travel extensively throughout Alabama. The position must function as both a leader and a member of a team, in a high stress team environment. The CLMT may experience performing heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, under physically demanding circumstances. It may include making decisions on the fire line based upon evaluation of fire behavior, available resources and judgment. The CLMT will have financial responsibilities which may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget development. The position will be required to network with diverse groups including private landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy. The CLMT will have potential to work with U.S. Forest Service staff on endangered species habitat restoration. Qualifications: • BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with natural systems. • Experience in ecological land management principles. • Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery. • Must have a valid driver's license. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 2 years related experience in land management, fire management or other science-related field. • Coursework/training and/or experience working in natural systems of the Southeastern U.S. • Qualified National Wildfire Coordinating Group Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss), with completed FFT1 position task book preferred, and Squad Boss experience during wildland fire operations. • Coursework/training and/or experience in current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation. • Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines. • Experience with ArcMap, including database knowledge, in order to maintain preserve records. • Experience evaluating inputs in a rapidly changing work environment and making decisions that affect the safety and work of fire crewmembers. • Experience with effective communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. Miscellaneous: Location flexibility between Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL. Benefits: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. How to Apply: Thomas Reddick thomas.reddick@tnc.org https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=53568&PostingSeq=1
