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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.