Deadline: Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Ayuda Companies Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Columbia, SC Job Description: Natural Resource and Prescribed Fire Technician Location: Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC Seasonal with potential for full-time employment- Non-Exempt Start Date: October 10, 2022 The candidate will provide technical support to the Natural Resources Conservation and Endangered Species Act compliance programs at Fort Jackson to include wildland fire, forestry, endangered species conservation, and other wildlife management. The candidate must have completed NWCG S130/S190 wildland fire training and preferably have experience with wildland fire. Primary job duties include: • Preparing areas for prescribed fire • Assisting with the application of prescribed fire to acreage identified in the annual prescribed fire plan at Fort Jackson, SC. • Assist with post-burn evaluations and collection of fire weather data necessary for reporting requirements. Additional job duties may include: • Assisting forester with timber sale preparation • Assisting wildlife biologists with wildlife surveys • Collecting GPS and forest inventory data Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as walking while carrying at least 20 lbs. for extended periods of time. Candidate should also be capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs. for a short duration. Environment requires working in dense vegetation and in hot, humid weather, raking RCW cavity trees, preparing areas for prescribed burns, and conducting prescribed burns. Qualifications: College Degree in Forestry, Wildlife Biology, General Biology, or related discipline preferred with at least 1 year of field experience. In lieu of a degree, 2-3 years of successful work experience in forestry and wildland fire may be substituted. Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions, including long days and inclement weather (extreme heat/humidity, cold). Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Possess a strong work ethic. Experience with ATVs, off-road vehicle operation, and 4-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads. Preferred candidate will also have: • The ability to safely operate chainsaws, ATVs, vehicles, agricultural tractors, and implements. • A clear understanding of the theories of forestry and wildlife management and the ecological management of the longleaf pine ecosystem. • Experience with GPS units and capable of independent navigation. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have a current driver’s license, be able to pass a background security investigation, and have an original copy of their birth certificate. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: TBD Benefits: N/A How to Apply: Send resume to Jennifer Keys at jkeys@ayudacompanies.com
