Prescribed Fire & Habitat Stewardship Lead

The Nature Conservancy; Field (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Remote work option

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Prescribed Fire and Stewardship Technician to lead prescribed fire and land stewardship programs from Lexington, KY, with possible remote negotiation for nearby areas and required travel.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in natural resource management, NWCG Squad Boss FFT1, Wildland Faller, and related qualifications; strong GIS and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in natural resource management.
• Experience with wildland fire management, including prescribed burns, burn plan development, supervision, and collaboration with state and federal partners.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of prescribed burns by maintaining firebreaks, leading squads of 3 – 7 firefighters, maintaining fire equipment, and planning logistics.
• Assists with the development of prescribed burn plans, fire management plans, and land management plans.
• Maintains fire and stewardship supplies and equipment and maintains maintenance records.
• Leads vegetation and fire effects monitoring programs, collects data, and reports results.
• Assists with hiring, supervising, and managing seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Skills

ArcGIS

Avenza Maps

GPS

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field

3 years’ experience in natural resource management

Tools

NWCG Squad Boss FFT1

Wildland Faller

Engine Boss ENGB

Firing Boss FIRB

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Prescribed Fire and Stewardship Technician to lead prescribed fire and land stewardship programs from Lexington, KY, with possible remote negotiation for nearby areas and required travel.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in natural resource management, NWCG Squad Boss FFT1, Wildland Faller, and related qualifications; strong GIS and MS Office skills are essential.