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The Nature ConservancyEnvironmental Conservation

Fire Ecology Field Technician

Location

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

$20 - $21 per hour

Posted

1w ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Fire Ecology Field Technician assists the Forest Program by performing routine tasks related to fire monitoring work plans. This role involves collecting ecological field monitoring data in pre- and post-fire forested environments of Northern Arizona, primarily through field work and some administrative tasks.

The Fire Ecology Field Technicians performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program. The Technicians will work from the Flagstaff office and field sites throughout the Flagstaff area. This a short-term, temporary, non-exempt, position expected to be funded through December 2026 and could change based on business needs.

Essential Functions

The Fire Ecology Field Technician provides assistance to science and program staff in the collection of ecological field monitoring data in pre- and post-fire forested environments of Northern Arizona. Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

  • Field work (approx. 90%)

    • Collect and return field equipment and TNC vehicle from Flagstaff office.

    • Navigating to field plots using GPS.

    • Measuring fuels and forest structure (e.g. tree diameters) using a variety of equipment.

    • Recording detailed information from measurements into handheld tablets

  • Participation in AZ Chapter functions and administrative tasks (approx. 10%)

    • Participate in Arizona Chapter and TNC-wide meetings and efforts.

    • Timely and accurate completion of administrative functions such as performance reviews, expense reports, and timecards.

Responsibilities & Scope

  • Maintain project records.

  • May perform financial or administrative work related to project appraisals, surveys or title work.

  • May purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in budget.

  • May assist with program budget development and monitoring.

  • May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

  • Position executes all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.

  • Occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreat, etc. and occasionally in U.S. for meetings, trainings, retreats, etc.

  • Occasionally requires working long hours, weekends, and holidays.

  • Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.

  • Work environment involves infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull 25 pounds.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

  • Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.

  • Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.

  • Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

  • Experience:

    • Working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), “Box”, Teams, web browsers and internet research.

Desired Qualifications

  • Field experience.

  • Ability to assist with program budget development and monitoring.

  • Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.

  • Time management skills.

  • Experience using Geographic Positioning Systems hardware (e.g., Trimble, Garmin) and/or software.

  • Experience with detail-oriented and numerical tasks, specifically collection of ecological field data.

  • Experience working in a metrics driven culture.

Updated 1w ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Fire monitoring • 1+ yrs
Ecological field monitoring • 1+ yrs
Data collection • 1+ yrs
GPS • 1+ yrs
Measuring fuels • 1+ yrs
Forest structure measurement • 1+ yrs
Handheld tablets • 1+ yrs
Project records maintenance • 1+ yrs
Administrative tasks • 1+ yrs
Budget development • 1+ yrs
Budget monitoring • 1+ yrs
Task prioritization • 1+ yrs
Windows • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office • 1+ yrs
Outlook • 1+ yrs
Excel • 1+ yrs
Word • 1+ yrs
Box • 1+ yrs
Teams • 1+ yrs
Web browsers • 1+ yrs
Internet research • 1+ yrs
Field experience • 1+ yrs
Independent work • 1+ yrs
Independent judgment • 1+ yrs
Time management • 1+ yrs
Geographic Positioning Systems • 1+ yrs
Trimble • 1+ yrs
Garmin • 1+ yrs
Ecological field data collection • 1+ yrs
Detail-oriented • 1+ yrs
Numerical tasks • 1+ yrs
Metrics driven culture • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

Certifications

Youth certified • Required
Valid driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Technology & IT

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$20 - $21 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Paid Parental Leave

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationFlagstaff, Arizona, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium5/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The Nature Conservancy

Team size

Growing team

Location

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to global challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. They are rooted in their mission and guided by values including respect for all people, communities, and cultures.

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