*Wildland Fire Science hourly technician*
Term: 1-5 years
Expected Start Date: October 2019
The Wildland Fire Science Program at Tall Timbers is looking for a Fire
Science technician to assist with fieldwork and data processing.
The multi-disciplinary program at Tall Timbers is dedicated to integrating
research into management applications. This research position will be
located on and around Tall Timbers Tallahassee, FL, and require periods of
travel primarily throughout the eastern United States, with possible travel
to other regions of the United States. The ideal candidate will have a
degree in GIS, geography, forestry, or fire ecology. We are seeking
candidates looking for experience in natural resources, wildland fire,
fluid dynamics or environmental sciences. Knowledge of Lidar
characterizations of ecosystems, wildland fire and/or forestry practices
are desired.
*Job Purpose: *The position is intended to support research and projects as
needed. Field work will be required to maintain long-term experimental
plots, sample vegetation, and facilitate the collection of geospatial data.
Office work will aid research by entering data, ensuring accuracy, and
processing raw data.
*Duties:* The technician will work under the supervision of the Wildland
Fire Lab Manager. Incumbent must be able to collect accurate, detailed data
in challenging field conditions. Incumbent will be required to:
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Evaluate fuels before and after burns
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Support prescribed burns
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Monitor and maintain long-term plots
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Weigh fuel samples
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Properly manage datasets
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Prepare LiDAR data
Additional duties will include equipment maintenance, lab organization,
data entry, and other duties as assigned. Travel to various field sites
will be required, with some trips extending into a week or longer. The
successful applicant should be detail oriented, dedicated to completing
tasks on time and with a high degree of accuracy. The incumbent should
expect opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma
Ability to work in harsh (hot, humid, buggy) conditions in the southeastern
U.S.
Interest in a career in natural resources/wildland fire
Physically able to perform outdoor activities including hiking and lifting
equipment (50 lbs)
Communication and organizational skills
Clean driving record (3 years of no infractions)
Preferred:
GPS/GIS skills
BS in a related field
Wildland fire or prescribed fire experience (current fire qualifications a
plus: FF Type II)
Experience operating 4WD vehicles
Experience driving with trailers
ATV safety training
Applicants will be evaluated based on experiences and satisfactory
references regarding work habits, professionalism, attitude, and physical
fitness, as work is often strenuous and conducted in difficult weather
conditions around biting insects, venomous snakes and in areas used for
military training. We encourage applicants of varying backgrounds to apply.
Compensation: $11-13 per hour, possible supplemented housing for the first
6 months, supplemented healthcare.
Deadline: Job is open until filled
Early consideration by 9/17/2019
To apply, please submit:
A resume
A 1-page cover letter describing your qualifications, interests, and career
goals.
Updated academic transcript for any education acquired.
Full contact information for three (3) references from previous employers
or educators.
Photocopy of your driver’s license (we require a clean driver’s record for
driving work vehicles).
For questions or to apply, email:
Scott Pokswinski
Wildland Fire Science Biologist/Lab manager
spokswinski@talltimbers.org
Tall Timbers
13093 Henry Beadel Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312