Description:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver, and is excited by the opportunity to work on the 21,000 acre Edge of Appalachia Preserve System. Come join TNC Ohio and apply today!
What You'll Bring
- AS/Technical or vocational 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 working in a team environment.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, pesticide applicator).
- Ability to perform physical work, often under adverse conditions or inclement weather.
- Experience operating and maintaining equipment commonly used in land management in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. brush cutter, chainsaw, backpack sprayer, tank sprayer, UTV, ATV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
- Must be qualified, or able to become 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 for more information
Desired Qualifications
- 2 - 3 years experience in land management or related field.
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
- Experience recognizing plant and animal species, especially non-native invasive species, common in southern Ohio
- Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
- PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including GIS and database knowledge or understanding.
- Experience using hand-held GPS devices to record data and use of database systems for maintaining field records.
- Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) qualified or trainee. See https://www.tncfiremanual.org/SquadBoss.htm for more information