2027 Prescribed Fire Team Member - Moody Forest Preserve

Prescribed Fire Team MemberThe Prescribed Fire Team Member participates as a member of a four-person burn team led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff conducting prescribed fire operations, including burn unit preparation, ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned throughout southeast Georgia. This is a 24-week position with anticipated dates from December 28, 2026 – June 11, 2027. The first week of service (December 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027) is meant to complete REQUIRED online training pre-course work for S130/S190 wildland fire courses and can be completed remotely. The Prescribed Fire Team Member is expected to be present to work in Georgia on January 4, 2027 and will attend an interagency wildland fire training academy the first full week of January. The position will be focused on the use of prescribed fire as an ecological management tool to support the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems in the Altamaha River corridor for rare fire-adapted species such as red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and carnivorous plants. The Prescribed Fire Team Member will work on high-priority preserves owned by TNC in Georgia and assist with burning on other partner conservation lands (Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The Orianne Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service) throughout the state. It is likely the Prescribed Fire Team Member will have the opportunity to assist with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) use on prescribed fire operations when necessary. When weather is not suitable for burning, other tasks may include assisting with ecological and rare species monitoring, assisting with tree and grass planting projects, timber marking, boundary marking, fence removal, equipment and building maintenance, and general stewardship work.

Living Accommodations: Housing is provided at no cost. Housing is a shared single-room cabin(s) with four bunk beds; on-site at The Nature Conservancy's Moody Forest Preserve near Baxley, Georgia. At times, there may be other burn crews or researchers staying there at the same time in a separate cabin. We ask that burn crew members bring their own sheets, pillows, blankets, etc. for the beds for their own comfort, though these items are available on site. The cabins are equipped with electricity, heat/air-conditioning, and ceiling fans. The Moody Forest Preserve office complex is about 100' away from cabin(s) and has a conference meeting room, screened-in back porch, indoor common area including kitchen and dining area, 3 refrigerators, 3 bathrooms (shower stall, sink, toilet), washer and dryer, and office computer. The kitchen has all cooking equipment and dishware needed. Propane grills are also available on the back porch. Burn crew members are asked to provide their own toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, etc. Wi-Fi is available in the common areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.