Prescribed Fire Field Operations Lead

Ember Alliance; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health and dental care coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid leave and holidays

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Ember Alliance is seeking a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader based in Troy, NC. The role centers on field operations, leading a module of up to five members, and collaborating with public land agencies to implement prescribed fire and fuels reduction projects.

Qualifications include NWCG FFT1 currency, FAL2 chainsaw qualification or near, arduous pack test annually, strong leadership, and the ability to work in challenging weather on rugged terrain.

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk management and safety commitment.
• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 currency (RT-130 annual refresher).
• NWCG Intermediate Faller (FAL2) chainsaw qualification or ability to attain within three months of hire.
• Ability to complete an arduous pack test annually (carry a 45lbs backpack for 3 miles in under 45 minutes).
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Ability to work and lead independently and as a team.
• Desire to assist with planning and implementing NWCG courses for module members.
• Ability to work in difficult weather conditions on steep and broken terrain within flexible schedules.
• Must be 18 years of age or older; US driver’s license; eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to a 5-person module during daily operations for three years.
• Report daily to land agency representatives.
• Maintain module engagement in prescribed fire operations and related tasks.
• Build a safe, supportive work environment and conduct evaluations.
• Lead daily briefings and After Action Reviews.
• Support logistics: supplies, equipment, vehicles, and other needs.
• Work with partners on fire and fuels management tasks.
• Complete prescribed fire operations under Burn Boss direction.
• Travel for extended periods and work outside normal hours.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the team.
• Lead or assist in module development and NWCG courses.

Skills

Risk management

Team leadership

Outdoor work

NWCG course planning

Job description

The Ember Alliance is seeking a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader based in Troy, NC. The role centers on field operations, leading a module of up to five members, and collaborating with public land agencies to implement prescribed fire and fuels reduction projects.

Qualifications include NWCG FFT1 currency, FAL2 chainsaw qualification or near, arduous pack test annually, strong leadership, and the ability to work in challenging weather on rugged terrain.