Prescribed Fire and Land Management Technician

Glyndon, Minnesota, USA

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The Prescribed Fire & Land Management Tech (PFLMT) will work in the Agassiz Beach Ridges and Sheyenne Delta Landscapes in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion (western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, respectively) as part of a crew managing prairie tracts and restorations as well as being responsible for preparation and implementation of prescribed fire at various nature preserves in these landscapes. Technician duties will include vegetation management (herbicide applications, brush removal, tree removal, mowing, biological control, etc.), equipment maintenance and organization, hand collecting native prairie seed, firebreak installation, boundary posting, fencing and assist with prescribed fires.

The PFLMT participates in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. They will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. As part of the Technician’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials.

This position occasionally requires irregular hours, travel on short notice and the ability to work weekends during the fire season. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. This position pay is $14.00 to $15.50 depending on experience and housing is provided. Transportation from The Nature Conservancy office to the various preserves will be provided by The Nature Conservancy. There is one position available. This is a full-time (40 hr/week) seasonal position with a start date of early September and end date of November 4, 2022.

Are you looking for the opportunity to expand your experience in natural resource management? The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to managing our preserves and collaborating with conservation partners to make landscape-level impacts. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, and willing to learn. Come join TNC and apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers.
• Maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public
• Remove exotic species and/or species monitoring (including use of herbicides)
• Prescribed burn preparation, implementation, and post-burn monitoring
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Brush and tree removal
• Seed harvest
• Photo and vegetation monitoring
• Other preserve management activities
• All TNC staff actively participating on a prescribed burn must be qualified as a FFT2. The Preserve Management Assistant will participate in prescribed burns, preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience.
• Must be qualified, or able to become 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 standard as determined by 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. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver’s license).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 6 months -1 year of related experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record and able to obtain a DOT Health card.
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan to include 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 in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

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For position specific questions, contact Eric Hoff at ehoff@tnc.org

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