Andrew Pickens Forest Recovery Technician
Core
Field-based forest recovery and restoration technician supporting Hurricane Helene recovery, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and ecological restoration on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District.
Role type
Field operations technician (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Resilient forests, reduced hazardous fuels, improved watershed health, and community wildfire preparedness
Domain
Forestry / Natural Resource Management / Wildland Fire
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, safety compliance, map and work plan interpretation
Preferred skills
NWCG qualifications, forestry degree, knowledge of Southern Appalachian ecosystems, mobile data collection, government agency collaboration
Technologies
Mobile data collection apps, mapping software, field equipment, vehicles
Responsibilities
Conduct prescribed fire preparation and implementation, perform mechanical and manual fuels reduction, operate and maintain field tools and vehicles, collect and document field data, support field logistics and safety briefings, collaborate with agency staff and partners
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC