Andrew Pickens Forest Recovery Technician
Core
Field-based forest recovery and restoration technician supporting Hurricane Helene recovery, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and watershed health on the Sumter National Forest.
Role type
Field operations technician (ecological restoration)
Builds
Resilient forests, reduced hazardous fuels, improved watershed health, and community wildfire preparedness
Domain
Forestry / Ecological restoration / Wildland fire management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecological land management, prescribed fire operations, hazardous fuels reduction, equipment operation and maintenance, field data collection, invasive species treatment, physical outdoor work in rugged terrain
Preferred skills
NWCG qualifications, forestry degree, knowledge of Southern Appalachian ecosystems, mobile data collection, government agency collaboration
Technologies
Mobile data collection apps, mapping tools, mechanical equipment, vehicles
Responsibilities
Conduct prescribed fire preparation and implementation, perform mechanical and manual fuels reduction, maintain tools and vehicles, collect field data and treatment records, support logistics and incident command, communicate operational needs to project leads
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC