Coastal NC Prescribed Fire Crew Member

USA The Nature Conservancy; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Wilmington, NC is seeking two Burn Crew Members for a six-month term. The role centers on prescribed fire operations, restoration work, and preserve maintenance. Housing is provided and overtime may occur during favorable burn windows.

Applicants should be qualified as RXCM or FFT2 and meet fitness standards, with a valid driver's license and experience operating relevant equipment. Flexible schedules apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified RXCM or FFT2 with required ICS/S-180/S-130 training.
• Able to meet physical fitness standards (walk 3 miles in under 45 min with 45 lb vest).
• Experience operating equipment including chainsaws, ATVs/UTVs, T6 engines, tractors.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• May obtain CPR and herbicide application licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prescribed fire activities including burn unit prep, operations, staffing, maintenance, mop up and monitoring.
• Restoration tasks: longleaf pine restoration, timber stand improvement, invasive plant treatment, thinning, planting, monitoring.
• Maintain preserves and buildings: tools, equipment, fences, gates, grounds, structures.
• Support professional growth with training, task book development, certs.
• Represents The Nature Conservancy during prescribed fire with partner agencies; maintain professionalism.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, overtime during burn windows.

Skills

RXCM or FFT2 certified

ICS I-100

L-180 Human Factors

S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior

S-130 Firefighting Training

Driver's license

Chainsaws

ATVs/UTVs

T6 Engines

Tractors

CPR certification

Herbicide application

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Wilmington, NC is seeking two Burn Crew Members for a six-month term. The role centers on prescribed fire operations, restoration work, and preserve maintenance. Housing is provided and overtime may occur during favorable burn windows.

Applicants should be qualified as RXCM or FFT2 and meet fitness standards, with a valid driver's license and experience operating relevant equipment. Flexible schedules apply.