Dugdown Corridor Technician/Conservation Practitioner IV
Core
Field technician performing fire line preparation, post-burn monitoring, habitat restoration, and land management maintenance on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and preserves.
Role type
Senior IC conservation technician (wildland fire & land management)
Builds
Fire suppression capabilities, restored habitats, and maintained public lands infrastructure
Domain
Environmental conservation, wildland fire management, ecological land management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wildland fire suppression (FFT2), habitat restoration, heavy equipment operation (tractors, mowers, skid steers, chainsaws), field data collection, species identification, ArcGIS Field Maps, independent decision-making
Preferred skills
FFT1 (Squad Boss) certification, longleaf pine ecosystem expertise, mapping software proficiency, multi-lingual skills
Technologies
ArcGIS Field Maps, Portable pumps, UTVs, ATVs
Responsibilities
Prepare fire lines and conduct post-burn monitoring; perform heavy physical work on hazardous terrain; maintain equipment and infrastructure; network with landowners and partners; complete habitat improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC