AmeriCorps Individual Placement – Fire Management Technician
Quick answer
Southeast Conservation Corps is hiring an AmeriCorps Individual Placement – Fire Management Technician to conduct prescribed burns, maintain preserves, and assist with trail maintenance in Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama, paying $550 per week.
- Role
- AmeriCorps Individual Placement – Fire Management Technician
- Organization
- Southeast Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Rome, Georgia
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $550 per week
- Category
- Other
The role
The position involves conducting prescribed burns, maintaining preserves, and assisting with trail maintenance in Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. The role is a full-time, seasonal, 17-week AmeriCorps National Service Program.
What you'll do
- Conducting prescribed burns for the benefit of rare and endangered species
- Assisting with ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring
- Participating in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring, and other tasks
- Assisting with the restoration of the Montane Longleaf Ecosystem through planting and the use of fire
- Performing other duties such as habitat restoration when conditions are not conducive to prescribed burns
What it takes
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Willing to complete online and in-person training to become a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Able to pass the arduous level pack test (3-mile walk with 45-pound pack within 45 minutes)
- Capacity to safely use sharp tools and carry heavy equipment
- Valid driver's license and pass Conservation Legacy’s Driver Insurability requirements
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Communal housing provided, Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35 upon successful completion of the program, living allowance of $550.00 per week, uniform shirts, personal protective equipment, Wilderness First Aid certification, Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification, member assistance program, and other professional development opportunities available.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Rome, Georgia.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, but there may be some remote work depending on field conditions and TNC partner-organization needs.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $550 per week.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being a United States citizen, having a high school diploma, completing Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) training, and passing the arduous level pack test.
How do I apply?
You can apply by visiting the link provided in the job description: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=738740032.
How to apply
Apply directly on Southeast Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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