Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Salary: $48,000-$53,000/year
Job Description:
The Osage Plains Fire and Stewardship Coordinator (OPFSC) develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas. The OPFSC provides technical leadership and support to Missouri and plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship. The OPFSC 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 OPFSC 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 OPFSC 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 Osage Plains Fire and Stewardship Coordinator’s primary work location will be in Cedar and St. Clair Counties, Missouri, but they will also assist in efforts on other natural areas across the state. This position will require strategic thinking, communications, planning skills, and 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 southwest Missouri. Utilization of various types of equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers, chainsaws, brushcutters, fire equipment (drip torches, water tanks, pumps), and herbicide handling equipment (backpack and UTV-mounted spray tanks) is required. Experience preferred but, training will be provided for any unfamiliar tools to the selected candidate.
The OPFSC 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 OPFSC will be increasing their fireline leadership skills and qualifications over time towards the goal of becoming a NWCG RxB2 (Burn Boss). The OPFSC 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.
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the OPFSC. Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Missouri, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks! Apply today to join TNC
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing staff or volunteers.
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
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), 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
Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience developing/delivering stewardship and fire related trainings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
1 – 2 years related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
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