Land Conservation Steward
Core
Field conservation and land management including prescribed fire, invasive species control, and habitat restoration across Florida preserves.
Role type
Field conservation steward (IC)
Builds
Preserved ecosystems and managed lands for The Nature Conservancy
Domain
Environmental conservation / Land management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescribed fire management, invasive species control, equipment operation (chainsaws, ATVs, fire engines), physical endurance, data collection, team supervision
Preferred skills
GIS/ArcGIS, spatial data analysis, facilities maintenance, multi-lingual skills
Technologies
GPS units, ArcGIS, two-way radios, Type-6/7 fire engines, 4-WD trucks, UTVs, chainsaws, backpack blowers, brush-cutters
Responsibilities
Conduct prescribed and wildland fire operations, control non-native plant species, maintain trails and facilities, operate heavy machinery, monitor wildlife and habitats, support outreach events
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC