Field Leader, Wildland Fire Crew & Prescribed Burns

Student Conservation Association; Clemson (SC); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing provided

Weekly pay $850 pre-tax

Travel stipend up to $1,000

Résumé du poste

The Table Rock Fire Crew, a USFS/SCA partner program near Clemson, SC, is seeking a dynamic Field Leader to guide a small team through prescribed burning, fuels reduction, and wildfire response. No prior wildland fire experience is required, but leadership, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety are essential.

You will train with USFS Fire Academy, earn Red Card certifications, live in shared housing, and travel as needed across the southeastern U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or young adults. Teaching or environmental education experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for long hours in varying conditions.
• Must pass Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb vest in 45 minutes or less).
• Must be able to undergo in-person physicals and obtain Wilderness First Aid certification before start of season.
• Must attend Crew Leader training: 1/4 – 1/9/2027.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old and have US work authorization.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR meeting SCA standards.

Responsabilités

• Act as a Crew Lead: facilitate teamwork and field tasks under USFS supervision.
• Serve as an Advisor: mentor personal and professional development.
• Act as a Project Manager: communicate with SCA and USFS supervisors and ensure timely completion of work.
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator: organize logistics, paperwork, and budget management.
• Lead by example in fuels reduction, wildfire response, and prescribed burning projects.

Connaissances

Youth programming

Outdoor leadership

Wildland firefighting

Manual labor

Description du poste

The Table Rock Fire Crew, a USFS/SCA partner program near Clemson, SC, is seeking a dynamic Field Leader to guide a small team through prescribed burning, fuels reduction, and wildfire response. No prior wildland fire experience is required, but leadership, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety are essential.

You will train with USFS Fire Academy, earn Red Card certifications, live in shared housing, and travel as needed across the southeastern U.S.