As-Needed Burn Crew Member – Southern Blue Ridge

The Nature Conversancy; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina seeks an As-Needed Burn Crew Member to support prescribed fire operations across the Southern Blue Ridge region, including fire-line construction, ignition, patrol, and follow-up tasks. The role requires high school diploma, FFT2 qualification, ability to work in variable weather and remote terrain, and willingness to obtain required licenses.

Compensation is $22.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current qualification as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130, IS-700, completion of a training burn, and any additional requirements identified in the TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Must achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Experience safely operating hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, or other equipment used in fire, forestry, natural-resource management, or comparable field work.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsabilités

• The NC Southern Blue Ridge As-Needed Burn Crew Member participates in prescribed fire and related land-management work throughout the Southern Blue Ridge region under the direction of the Stewardship Manager and Crew Leadership.
• A substantial portion of work Nov – Jan emphasizes burn-unit preparation, including fire line construction and maintenance, vegetation and fuels removal, equipment preparation, and other tasks needed to make units ready for burn implementation.
• Duties may include fire line construction, holding, ignition, patrol, mop-up, fuels, weather and fire behavior monitoring, and operation of pumps, engines, UTVs, hand tools, and other equipment when trained and authorized.
• The position may also assist with forestry and land-management projects throughout the year, including vegetation management, fuels reduction, and related field work.
• Burn Crew Members represent TNC on partner projects and are expected to work safely and professionally.

Connaissances

FFT2 qualification

Fireline construction

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

UTVs

Pumps

Engines

Hand tools

Description du poste

The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina seeks an As-Needed Burn Crew Member to support prescribed fire operations across the Southern Blue Ridge region, including fire-line construction, ignition, patrol, and follow-up tasks. The role requires high school diploma, FFT2 qualification, ability to work in variable weather and remote terrain, and willingness to obtain required licenses.

Compensation is $22.42 per hour.