Prescribed Fire Burn Crew Member – Field Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with an 8% employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Other life and work well-beingBenefits

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the United States is seeking All Burn Crew Members to support prescribed fire and related habitat management. You will work under supervision in potentially high-stress environments, perform physical field tasks, and assist in burn unit prep, maintenance, and post-burn activities.

Positions are based in or near Southern Pines, NC, with shared housing provided. A valid driver’s license and FFT2 certification are required, along with basic training in safety and equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.
• FFT2 certification including: I-100, IS-700, L-180, S-190, S-130, training burn under FFT2.
• Must meet physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the high stress environment of prescribed fire and wildfire activities, which may include burn unit prep, fire operations, managing staff and volunteers, maintenance of equipment and supplies, mop up, and post-burn monitoring.
• Participate in restoration and stewardship projects including thinning, planting, marking, biological surveys and other projects when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Maintain preserves and buildings, which may include maintaining tools and equipment, repairing fences and gates, posting boundaries, and maintaining grounds and structures
• Assist local, state, or federal partners with prescribed fire operations and burn unit prep or travel to other areas of the state or out of state to assist other TNC programs.
• Be available to assist on wildland fires with state partners or on TNC property (infrequent)

Skills

Experience operating equipment

Licenses/certifications (First Aid,CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the United States is seeking All Burn Crew Members to support prescribed fire and related habitat management. You will work under supervision in potentially high-stress environments, perform physical field tasks, and assist in burn unit prep, maintenance, and post-burn activities.

Positions are based in or near Southern Pines, NC, with shared housing provided. A valid driver’s license and FFT2 certification are required, along with basic training in safety and equipment