Closing Date and Project Duration:
Early application is encouraged, as this job posting will remain open until filled.
The position will run from January 4, 2027, to June 25, 2027. End dates are flexible within the time frame but with a maximum 6-month allotment. Preference will be given to applicants for a full 6-month commitment.
What We Can Achieve Together:
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. Other tasks may include fence removal, timber marking, and general stewardship work.
As part of ongoing professional development, technicians will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non‑profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee or as a volunteer or short‑term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee). May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
We’re Looking for You:
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 a passionate, motivated problem‑solver. Come join TNC and apply today!
By joining our Fire Management Team, you will be a part of a highly functioning team and partnership network working together to restore native ecosystems in and around the Chattahoochee Fall Line ecoregion in west‑central Georgia. Other opportunities may be presented to assist partner agencies such as the US Forest Service at Tuskegee National Forest, US Fish & Wildlife at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, and nearby Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources (GA‑DNR) Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.
What You’ll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to I-100, Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. See TNC Fire Management Manual.
- Must achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
- Experience operating various types of equipment.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g., First Aid, CPR)
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.
Desired Qualifications
- Multi‑lingual skills and multicultural or cross‑cultural experience appreciated.
- Experience on at least 30 prescribed burn operations, preferably in the longleaf pine range.
- Basic First Aid and CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and/or Emergency Medical Technician training.
- Completion of Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S-212).
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy‑owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Salary & Housing Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $18.50– $22.75 hourly rate. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Shared housing with basic utilities will be provided in northern Marion County, Georgia, at no cost to the employee upon signing and agreeing to lease terms, and the employee must live in provided housing with other Fire Management Technicians and Crew Manager to maximize the effectiveness of the crew and to provide a general security presence for TNC’s equipment
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