Forest Recovery Technician

The Nature Conservancy

. Support implementation of a five-year Hurricane Helene recovery and forest restoration agreement between TNC and the U.S.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSouth Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ecological land management, including prescribed fire, forest restoration, and invasive species management. Proficient in operating and maintaining field tools and equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ecological Land ManagementPrescribed Fire ManagementWildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)Field Data CollectionEquipment Operation and Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Forest RestorationInvasive Species ManagementFuels ManagementData CollectionMechanical Equipment OperationField AssessmentVegetation ManagementHazardous Fuels ReductionMapping SoftwareTechnical Instruction Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilitySafety Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective EquipmentField ToolsVehiclesMobile Data Collection ApplicationsOffice Software Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)First AidCPRAEDNWCG Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Natural Resource ManagementFire EcologyConservation PracticesCustodial Land ManagementForest Service Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation of a five-year Hurricane Helene recovery and forest restoration agreement between TNC and the U.S. Forest Service on the Sumter National Forest, focused on the Long Cane Ranger District
Carry out field activities supporting forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, post-storm recovery, and related monitoring
Prepare, implement, monitor, and follow up on prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and forest restoration activities
Perform mechanical and manual fuels work, fire control feature construction and rehabilitation, field assessment, fuels characterization, data collection, and restoration of disturbed areas with native vegetation
Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, personal protective equipment, and project supplies
Support logistics and mobilization; maintain field readiness
Collect and maintain field data, treatment records, and project documentation
Participate in briefings, hazard assessments, after-action reviews, and incident reporting
Communicate field conditions, safety concerns, operational needs, progress, and project results to designated project leads
Work collaboratively with TNC staff, U.S. Forest Service personnel, contractors, landowners, community members, and other partners
Support training and outreach activities when assigned
Assist with project logistics, equipment and supply inventories, purchasing, data entry, and administrative needs
Serve in qualified or formally assigned Incident Command System positions as applicable
Complete assigned work accurately, safely, and on schedule, sometimes with minimal or distant supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

AS/Technical or vocational degree in a science-related field and 1 year of related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with natural systems
Experience in ecological land management principles
Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery
Experience performing physically demanding outdoor work safely and working as part of a field-based team
Experience following maps, work plans, safety requirements, and technical instructions; maintaining accurate records; and communicating effectively with coworkers and partners
Must obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training required for assigned duties
Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s vehicle-use requirements
Ability to travel frequently and operate vehicles on unimproved roads
Ability to work in variable weather, smoke, difficult terrain, long or irregular hours, and multi-day assignments, with or without reasonable accommodation
Additional education or experience in forestry, natural resource management, fire ecology, ecological restoration, or a related field
Experience with prescribed fire, wildland fire, fuels management, forest restoration, invasive species management, or related conservation practices
Current NWCG qualifications or other relevant forestry, equipment, pesticide/herbicide application, or safety certifications
Experience operating and maintaining field tools, vehicles, trailers, or mechanical equipment used in land management activities
Experience recognizing common plant and animal species and knowledge of relevant natural resource management practices
Experience collecting field data and using common mapping, mobile data collection, and office software applications
Experience working with government agencies, conservation organizations, contractors, landowners, volunteers, or other partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
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
Flexible work environment
Career development opportunities