Fire Module Lead – The Nature Conservancy (Ely, MN)

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization is seeking a Fire Module Lead to oversee a team focused on prescribed fire activities. This role involves coordinating with USFS partners, preparing for burns, and training members in fire management techniques. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and knowledge in fire management practices. The position may require travel out of state for fire details and tasks outside of fire activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in fire-related activities.
• Strong understanding of prescribed fire techniques.
• Ability to work with various partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate fire module operations.
• Prepare fire lines and implement prescribed burns.
• Train module members and maintain equipment.
• Maintain equipment and implement prescribed burns.
• Conduct post-burn monitoring and deliver training on fire-related tasks.
• Perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not suitable for prescribed fire.
• Travel out of state from time to time on prescribed fire details.

Skills

Leadership

Fire management

Team coordination

Education

Relevant field experience

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Job description

Fire Module Lead – The Nature Conservancy (Ely, MN)

As our Northwoods Module Leader, you will oversee a module (two Module Members) focused onprescribed fire and related stewardship activities. You will work routinely in close coordination with local USFS partners while being supervised by the Assistant Fire Manager. You will participate in preparing fire lines, timber stand improvement felling, building and burning piles, maintaining equipment, implementing prescribed burns, post-burn monitoring, training delivery, and other tasks. You may perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire and are expected to travel out of state from time to time on prescribed fire details.