The Preserve Technician performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management. Job location is remote; preserve housing is negotiable and office space is provided. The nearest city is Sheffield, TX.
The Preserve Technician maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and performs land management activities. S/he removes exotic species and/or conducts species monitoring and may also manage livestock. S/he may assist in prescribed burns and repair/maintain tools, equipment, facilities, vehicles and land. The Preserve Technician will open and close preserve to the visiting public and maintain preserve records using a database or PC.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- Requires long hours in isolated settings.
- Makes day to day decisions as delegated by supervisor.
- May work under infrequent supervision.
- Implement conservation plans and strategies for Independence Creek Preserve.
- Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public
- Removes exotic species and/or species monitoring
- Livestock and wildlife management
- Prescribed burn assistance
- Maintains and operates tools and equipment
- Opens and closes preserve to the visiting public
- Basic vehicle and facility repair and maintenance
- Maintains wildlife management infrastructure such as water systems, hunting blinds, wildlife feeders
- Other duties as required to facilitate the preserves efficient operation
- Consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems
- May be asked to assist on stewardship projects at other regional preserves and prescribed fire and wildfire state-wide
- Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
- Experience operating, maintaining and repairing various types of equipment.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, driver’s license and wildland fire FFT2).
- This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy'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." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. 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.
- Qualified as or able to meet qualifications for FFT2, including Introduction to ICS (I-100), IS-700 NIMS, Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180), Introduction to Wildland 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
- Ability to achieve arduous physical fitness standard of carrying a 45 pound pack 3 miles in 45 minutes.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in land management.
- Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
- Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, two-way radio, etc.).
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
- PC familiarity, including database knowledge.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.