Type: Full-time
Location: Carter County, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Salary: $48,000 - 53,000 for annual base salary
Deadline: 11/04/2024
The Eastern Ozarks Fire and Stewardship Coordinator (EOFSC) develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas. The EOFSC provides technical leadership and support to a business unit and plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship. The EOFSC addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The EOFSC develops and implements conservation strategies and employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. The EOFSC coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines and manages completion. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
The Eastern Ozarks Fire and Stewardship Coordinator’s primary work location will be in Shannon and Carter Counties, Missouri, but they will also assist in efforts on other natural areas across the state. This position will require strategic thinking, communications, and planning skills as well as the ability to work well with a team to establish and expand stewardship and outreach efforts. Duties will include coordinating with conservation partners; leading seasonal and volunteer work teams to conduct prescribed fire, invasive species control, and other habitat enhancement/restorations; tool and equipment maintenance; fencing and infrastructure repairs; and management planning for TNC preserves, state/federal lands, and priority private lands throughout northwest Missouri. Utilization of various types of equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers, chainsaws, brushcutters, fire equipment such as drip torches, water tanks, pumps, and herbicide handling equipment such as backpack and UTV-mounted spray tanks is required. Experience preferred but, training will be provided for any unfamiliar tools to the selected candidate.
The EOFSC will be TNC’s representative in this region, working with private landowners, partners, and community stakeholders to engage them in conservation. They are expected to work together with conservation partners to develop/assist in management goals and direct work teams to achieve those goals.
It is highly desired that the EOFSC will be increasing their fireline leadership skills and qualifications over time towards the goal of becoming a NWCG RxB2 (Burn Boss). The EOFSC should also be trained on the safe application of herbicides to control invasive/non-native species and/or woody species that are impairing natural systems. The EOFSC will be required to maintain a record of accomplishments in a GIS tracking and reporting systems.
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the EOFSC. Not only will you help to manage some of the most biodiverse natural areas in the state of Missouri, but you will be a part of team that is changing the way people understand nature and how important it is in their everyday lives!
We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our efforts and work. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!
