Burn Crew Manager — Northwest Georgia Fire Ops Lead

The Nature Conservancy (All); Rome (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Rome, Georgia seeks a Burn Crew Manager for a four-month season beginning January 4, 2027, through April 30, 2027. You will supervise a crew of 2–7, perform prescribed burns, and coordinate risk controls and field operations under a Burn Boss or similar role.

You must hold FFT1 qualifications, demonstrate physical fitness, and be able to operate a range of fire-suppression equipment. Housing is provided at Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area, Floyd County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year training in fire operations or land management.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and FFT1 task book.
• Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar qualification.
• Must meet physical fitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and TNC Fire Manual.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Function as both leader and member of a work team in a high-stress environment.
• Burn Crew Members and Senior Burn Crew Members during fire operations.
• Assist with logistics, expenses, time reporting, and administrative tasks for squad members.
• Convey work instructions to Burn Crew members and monitor safety.
• Make decisions on the fire line based on fire behavior and resources.

Skills

Fire operations

Team leadership

FFT1 (Squad Boss)

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

1-year training in fire operations or land management

Tools

ATVs

UTVs

Tractors

Chainsaws

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Rome, Georgia seeks a Burn Crew Manager for a four-month season beginning January 4, 2027, through April 30, 2027. You will supervise a crew of 2–7, perform prescribed burns, and coordinate risk controls and field operations under a Burn Boss or similar role.

You must hold FFT1 qualifications, demonstrate physical fitness, and be able to operate a range of fire-suppression equipment. Housing is provided at Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area, Floyd County.