2 field application scientist jobs found

The Nature Conservancy What We Can Achieve Together: This is a 6-month position that begins June 15. The Fire Specialist/Land Manager (FSLS) will be based at the Conservancy's Wells, Maine office with supporting travel to additional TNC and partner sites including the Brunswick Maine TNC office. They will support the collaborative partners, trained volunteers and seasonal burn crews at as well as engage in preserve management activities outside of prescribed fire timeframes. The FSLS will assist in directing trained call-when-needed crews comprised of staff, volunteers and partners in Prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FSLS must use safety equipment and maintain a safety-conscious attitude at all times. Tasks may include assisting with preserve management activities such as preparing firebreaks, herbicide application, boundary maintenance, equipment/vehicle maintenance, fence...

The Nature Conservancy What We Can Achieve Together: Come explore the great state of Maine with us as we work from Downeast to the St. John (Wolastoq) River, from the pine barrens to the great heaths, on properties great and small and with several conservation partners. We work in innovative ways with state-of-the-art tools in a collaborative fashion with many partners-and we welcome your ideas for how we can do what we do better. Based in Brunswick, ME, the two Stewardship Field Assistants may work together to accomplish field tasks and will often work independently. Monitoring both preserves and conservation easements to understand change and enforce restrictions is a primary function. The Field Assistant may contribute to monitoring and management efforts such as Ecological Reserve monitoring, invasive species management, and special projects such as contributing to restoration projects on TNC lands. The Field assistant may participate in the maintenance of human use...