Long Cane Forest Recovery Lead 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 StatesSenior💰 $27 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 coordinating field operations, collecting data, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

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

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Hard Skills

Ecological RestorationHazardous Fuels ReductionVegetation ManagementField Data CollectionMapping and Technical InstructionsSafety Requirements ComplianceIncident Command SystemNatural Systems ExperiencePhysical Outdoor WorkRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CoordinationLeadershipAdaptabilityTraining and Outreach

Tools & Technologies

Field ToolsVehiclesPersonal Protective EquipmentMobile Data Collection ApplicationsOffice Software Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)First AidCPRAED

Industry Keywords

Forest RecoveryConservation ActivitiesPiedmont EcosystemsNatural Resource ManagementPost-Storm RecoveryCommunity CollaborationVendor CoordinationField AssignmentsEnvironmental RequirementsGovernment Agencies

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
Lead and participate in forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related conservation activities
Organize field assignments, coordinate personnel and equipment, monitor progress, and adapt work to changing conditions
Support planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and other restoration activities
Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, personal protective equipment, and project supplies
Collect field data, treatment records, and documentation for accomplishments, reporting, and adaptive management
Conduct briefings, hazard assessments, after-action reviews, incident reporting, and follow approved safety and environmental requirements
Coordinate logistics and communicate field conditions, safety concerns, operational needs, progress, and results to the Forest Recovery Director and designated contacts
Collaborate with TNC staff, U.S. Forest Service personnel, contractors, landowners, community members, and other partners
Support training, outreach, and workforce development when assigned
Lead or monitor staff, interns, volunteers, temporary staff, or contractors within delegated authority
Assist with project logistics, purchasing, vendor coordination, inventory, expenditure tracking, and administrative needs
Serve in qualified or formally assigned Incident Command System positions as needed
Report to the South Carolina Forest Recovery Director or another designated TNC manager
Provide technical coaching to assigned TNC staff, seasonal employees, volunteers, or contractors; will not supervise federal employees
Complete assigned field activities safely, accurately, and on schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1 year 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 leading or coordinating field-based work teams
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, and other field conditions, including long or irregular hours and multi-day assignments, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must complete TNC’s background screening
Must complete a Vehicle Use Agreement and meet TNC’s Auto Safety Program requirements
Desired: additional education or experience in forestry, natural resource management, fire ecology, ecological restoration, or related field
Desired: experience leading field crews, volunteers, entry-level staff, or contractors
Desired: experience with prescribed fire, wildland fire, fuels management, forest restoration, invasive species management, or related conservation practices
Desired: current NWCG qualifications or other relevant forestry, equipment, pesticide application, or safety certifications
Desired: experience operating and maintaining field tools, vehicles, trailers, or mechanical equipment used in land management
Desired: knowledge of Piedmont ecosystems, natural resource management practices, and post-storm forest recovery
Desired: experience collecting field data and using common mapping, mobile data collection, and office software applications
Desired: experience working with government agencies, conservation organizations, contractors, landowners, 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
Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process