Fire Technician

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Nature Conservancy
Franklin Grove, IL, USA
Full-time

 

Fire Technician will assist with prescribed fire at Nachusa Grasslands, a 4,000 acre preserve near Dixon, IL. The fire technician will work together on a crew to implement prescribed fire.  Must be FFT1 qualifications.  Full-time job, short term position. $15.50/hr. Includes nice clean on-site housing (one technician per room), high speed internet available at Headquarters; no pets.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Crew member on Nachusa fire team, preferably at line boss level.
  • Maintain and repair equipment.
  • Fire break preparations with chainsaw and skid loader and attachments.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

  • May interact with visitors.
  • Works and interacts with volunteer stewards.
  • Works under close or infrequent supervision.
  • Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.               
  • Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, use of chainsaw and skid loader with its various implements.  
Educational Background: 
High school diploma and 6 months of related experience             
Skills/Experience: 
  • FFT1 NWCG qualification.
  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, and driver’s license).
  • Experienced with chainsaw use, skid loader used for brush clearing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum FFT1 with prescribed fire experience.
  • Chainsaw safety training, experience.
  • Skid loader and attachment experience.
  • Course work in ecology or experience with natural areas restoration.
  • Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
  • Ability to work and live in a team environment.
How to Apply: 

https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/the-nature-conservancy-jobs-fire-t...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Website: 
nature.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Science / Technology
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 7 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit