Fire Operations Lead — Field & Program Oversight

Burnbot, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Operations Specialist to provide middle leadership oversight of Fire Modules and field-based project operations. The role will involve recruitment and supervision of modules, coordinating mobilizations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sites from South San Francisco HQ or field locations in CA/OR.

The FOS will split time roughly 40/60 between administrative duties and field engagement, acting as PM/POC or Burn Boss for field projects and

Qualifications

• Ability to travel extensively (up to 60%).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under company policy (driving to remote job sites).
• Minimally qualified as an NWCG ENGB or CRWB, ICT5, and RXB3
• 5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations in the public or private sector
• Demonstrated experience supervising fire crews or foremen
• Experience working with public agencies and regulatory bodies
• Strong working knowledge of prescribed fire operations, wildfire operations, and field safety standards
• Proven ability to manage reporting, documentation, and operational planning
• Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 50 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors)

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee and support Fire Modules across multiple crews and/or project sites including directly managing modules as needed
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards related to safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism
• Provide guidance, direction, and corrective action to Fire Module leadership
• Maintain oversight of safety performance across all assigned operations
• Ensure compliance with burn plans, project plans, safety policies, and regulatory requirements
• Review incidents, near misses, and safety reports; implement corrective actions and improvements
• Own and manage all required operational reporting (i.e. Production, Safety, Equipment, Labor, Budget)
• Participate in job walks, pre-bid site visits, and scope development
• Support long-range operational planning, including staffing needs, equipment acquisition, and seasonal workload balancing
• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations and BurnBot Directors
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Travel up to 60%

Driver license

NWCG ENGB/CRWB, ICT5, RXB3

5+ years forestry/wildland fire ops

Supervise fire crews

Work with public/regulatory bodies

Prescribed fire knowledge

Reporting and planning

Field fitness

Education

Bachelor’s-level forestry/fire-related field

Job description

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Operations Specialist to provide middle leadership oversight of Fire Modules and field-based project operations. The role will involve recruitment and supervision of modules, coordinating mobilizations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sites from South San Francisco HQ or field locations in CA/OR.

The FOS will split time roughly 40/60 between administrative duties and field engagement, acting as PM/POC or Burn Boss for field projects and