Deadline: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Job Description: · 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. · Must be qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), 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), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm · Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual. · Experience with natural systems, as well as wildlife and ecological land management principles. · Experience operating and or repairing fire equipment such as: Portable pumps, UTV’s, ATV’s, and chainsaws. · Experience working with tractors, mowers, skid steers, bulldozers, or other applicable land management equipment. · Must have a valid driver’s license. Qualifications: · Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and successful completion of FFT1 task book. Requirements for FFT1 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual at: http://www.tncfiremanual.org/SquadBoss.htm. · Experience supervising staff or volunteers. · Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. · 1 – 2 years related experience in custodial, wildlife, and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Experience utilizing mapping software used by DNR, such as ArcGIS Field Maps, and utilizing topographic maps. · Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities. · Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field. · Experience and understanding of the longleaf pine ecosystem, specifically, the montane longleaf pine community. · Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). · 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. · Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Salary: Hourly Rate $21.98 How to Apply: https://careers.nature.org/psc/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_CAREERS_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PortalActualURL=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsc%2ftnccareers%2fAPPLICANT%2fAPPL%2fc%2fHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3fPage%3dHRS_CAREERS_FL%26Action%3dU%26FOCUS%3dApplicant%26SiteId%3d1&PortalRegistryName=APPLICANT&PortalServletURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsp%2ftnccareers%2f&PortalURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsc%2ftnccareers%2f&PortalHostNode=APPL&NoCrumbs=yes&PortalKeyStruct=yes& 2. Sign In to access your account, or if you are not an existing user, select the New User link to create one. 3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.
