Lead Prescribed Fire & Restoration Manager

USA The Nature Conservancy; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Prescribed Fire Manager to lead fire management activities in the Tennessee Business Unit, overseeing all aspects of the prescribed fire program and building capacity across the Cumberland Plateau region. The role includes developing strategic direction, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Located at Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain, the manager will supervise operations, support restoration projects, maintain preserve

Qualifications

• Must hold NWCG Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG) qualification.
• Must hold Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).
• Experience writing MOUs, contracts and agreements related to fire management.
• Maintain fire personnel qualification records in IQCS database.

Responsibilities

• Lead prescribed fire operations and program implementation.
• Maintain preserve infrastructure and access and support restoration projects.
• Develop partnerships and maintain MOUs with agencies.
• Mentor and evaluate burn bosses and staff; oversee fire safety standards.

Skills

Fire leadership

Training & mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic planning

Tools

IQCS database

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Prescribed Fire Manager to lead fire management activities in the Tennessee Business Unit, overseeing all aspects of the prescribed fire program and building capacity across the Cumberland Plateau region. The role includes developing strategic direction, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Located at Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain, the manager will supervise operations, support restoration projects, maintain preserve