Glyndon, Minnesota, USA

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The Prescribed Fire & Land Management Tech (PFLMT) will work in the Agassiz Beach Ridges and Sheyenne Delta Landscapes in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion (western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, respectively) as part of a crew managing prairie tracts and restorations as well as being responsible for preparation and implementation of prescribed fire at various nature preserves in these landscapes. Technician duties will include vegetation management (herbicide applications, brush removal, tree removal, mowing, biological control, etc.), equipment maintenance and organization, hand collecting native prairie seed, firebreak installation, boundary posting, fencing and assist with prescribed fires.

The PFLMT participates in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. They will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. As part of the Technician's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials.

This position occasionally requires irregular hours, travel on short notice and the ability to work weekends during the fire season. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

Are you looking for the opportunity to expand your experience in natural resource management? The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to managing our preserves and collaborating with conservation partners to make landscape-level impacts. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, and willing to learn. Come join TNC and apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• May help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers.
• Maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public
• Remove exotic species and/or species monitoring (including use of herbicides)
• Prescribed burn preparation, implementation, and post-burn monitoring
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Brush and tree removal
• Seed harvest
• Photo and vegetation monitoring
• Other preserve management activities
• All TNC staff actively participating on a prescribed burn must be qualified as a FFT2. The Preserve Management Assistant will participate in prescribed burns, preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
  

• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 as a requirement for this position. See TNC Fire Management Manual https://www.tncfiremanual.org/FIrefighter.htm
• Must achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR).

In addition, the following DESIRED skills and/or experiences would be an asset for this role but are not required. For applicants without these, please view these as areas or skillsets where you will have opportunities for growth and professional development:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 6 months -1 year of related experience.
• Have the ability to obtain a DOT (Dept Of Transportation) Health card.
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.
  

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

If the candidate has already worked 6 months with The Nature Conservancy, the candidate may be eligible for benefits. Benefits include: comprehensive health care plans (3 options to fit your needs,) flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care,) a 401(k) plan including employer match (8% after 1 year!) 8 weeks paid parental leave, up to 10 days of accrued paid time off in the first year, life insurance (2x salary,) short and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week, but may require irregular hours, long days, and travel on short notice.

Housing is provided free of charge in possibly mixed gender facilities for the full term of employment. If you already have housing in the area within a reasonable distance, wages may be adjusted to reflect that. Transportation from TNC office to the various preserves will be provided by TNC.
This position is based near Glyndon, MN. The salary range is $16.00 to $18.50 per hour. There are two (2) openings for this position. One position will run from April 21 to September 26, 2025 and the other will run from April 21 to November 7, 2025

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $16.00 to $18.50 hourly rate. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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