Fire Ecology Field Technician

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The Fire Ecology Field Technicians performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program. The Technicians will work from the Flagstaff office and field sites throughout the Flagstaff area. This a short-term, temporary, non-exempt, position expected to be funded through December 2025 and could change based on business needs.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.

The Fire Ecology Field Assistant performs a variety of routine tasks that assists the implementation of fire monitoring work plans within the Forest Program.

This is a seasonal, full-time, hourly wage position based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with travel throughout northern Arizona. Housing and vehicle will be provided for travel. Camping in remote locations may be necessary on occasion. Anticipated start date will be September 21, 2026 and end date will be December 31, 2026.

The Fire Ecology Field Assistant assists science and program staff in the collection of ecological field monitoring data in pre- and post-fire forested environments of northern Arizona. Duties are anticipated and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

• Field work (approx. 90%)
• Measuring fuels and forest structure (e.g. tree diameters) using a variety of equipment
• Recording detailed information from measurements into handheld tablets

• Participation in AZ business unit functions and administrative tasks (approx. 10%)
• Participate in Arizona business unit and TNC-wide meetings and efforts
• Timely and accurate completion of administrative functions such as performance reviews, expense reports, and timecards

• Maintain project records.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreats, and occasionally in U.S. for meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Occasionally requires working long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull 25 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Associate’s degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
• Experience working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), Box, Teams, web browsers and internet research.

• Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Field experience.
• Ability to assist with program budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Time management skills.
• Experience using Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) hardware (e.g., Trimble, Garmin) and/or software.
• Experience with detail-oriented and numeric tasks, specifically collection of ecological field data.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture.

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 the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position…