Fire Management Technician
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Fire Management Technician in northern Marion County, Georgia, to work on ecological management and restoration of longleaf pine sandhill ecosystems, paying $18.50– $22.75 hourly.
- Role
- Fire Management Technician
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- northern Marion County, Georgia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $18.50– $22.75 hourly rate.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Fire Management Technician participates in wildland fire operations, including burn unit preparation, ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, equipment maintenance, and other tasks as assigned. Positions will be focused on the ecological management and restoration of longleaf pine sandhill ecosystems associated with the Chattahoochee Fall Line (CFL) for rare fire adapted species such as red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, and carnivorous plants.
What you'll do
- Participate in wildland fire operations
- Burn unit preparation, ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- General stewardship work
- Keep abreast of new burn techniques and equipment
- Build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Physical fitness standard
- Experience operating various types of equipment
- First Aid, CPR
- Desired qualifications: Multi-lingual skills, experience on at least 30 prescribed burn operations
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in northern Marion County, Georgia.
What is the compensation?
The starting pay range is $18.50– $22.75 hourly rate.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification, physical fitness standard, and experience operating various types of equipment.
How do I apply?
Apply as soon as possible, as the job posting will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed in the order received.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, but some tasks may be performed at remote locations.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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