Application Deadline: July 9, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: July- August 2025

• Implement habitat management work on private lands as well as public lands that include but are not limited to edge feathering, herbicide application, burn line construction and prescribed burning, invasive species control, native grass/forb establishment, tree and shrub planting, and forest stand improvement.
• Assist crew lead to procure supplies and equipment.
• Provide habitat management technical assistance and information to landowners.
• Assist with grant reporting duties to ensure habitat management activities are accurately reported and entered in a timely manner.
• Assist with outreach and education efforts.
• Participate in scientific field studies and surveys.
• Perform other habitat management related duties as assigned.
• Jobs may require odd hours and travel/time away from home.

• A solid understanding of environmental, ecological, and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in ecology, forestry, wildlife management, or a related natural resources degree.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of upland habitat management and restoration, identification and control of invasive plant species, and use of tractors and related implements (disks, roto-tiller, herbicide sprayers, seed drills, etc).
• Experience with conducting and implementing prescribed fire in both woodlands and grassland settings.
• Experience handling and using chainsaws and/or S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaws) preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland management, forest management, and ability to identify southeastern plants and trees.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Safe transportation/hauling of equipment.
• Applicant may be required to obtain a CDL, private pesticide applicators certification, and will be required to obtain the TN Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification.

• Have completed or be willing to complete the following NWCG Courses:

• Job-related experience using mechanical or chemical methods for controlling invasive species.
• Job-related experience using chainsaws and hack-and-squirt methods to complete forest stand improvement practices.
• Job-related experience operating and maintaining tractors, disks, and planting equipment.