The North GA Southern Blue Ridge Fire Management Technician (SBR-FMT) participates in wild land fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned focused on the ecological management and restoration of SBR fire adapted communities.
The Fire Management Technician will participate on a seasonal prescribed burn crew that will be used to conduct prescribed burns primarily in North Georgia and Oconee County South Carolina. The team will work in other areas of Georgia and potentially other neighboring states within the Southern Blue Ridge, and Escarpment preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. As part of the incumbent’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. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wild land fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee). The technician will assist with project work and other stewardship management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire including, but not limited to, trail maintenance, native plants habitat improvement, and invasive species removal/control. Housing will be provided within Northeast GA. To maximize the effectiveness of the crew and to provide for TNC’s equipment, each crew member must live on site provided with the other Fire Management Technicians and Crew Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Will perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
- Works in a high stress team environment.
- Works under close supervision while expected to take initiative and personal responsibility.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Must be 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; Must be able to walk 3 miles in less than 45 minutes carrying 45 lbs.
- Experience operating various types of equipment with a strong focus on chainsaw operation.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver’s license).
- Must have driver’s license with clean driving record.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- >1 year of related experience.
- Able to operate standard transmission vehicles and comfortable pulling equipment trailers.
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.
- Faller 3 -Basic Sawyer
- Willingness and desire to travel from home base for several days, potentially weeks, at a time.
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.