Prescribed Fire Lead — Field Ops & Fire Training

Forest Stewards Guild; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ember Alliance in North Carolina is hiring a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader to guide day-to-day field operations across prescribed fire projects in central North Carolina. This role focuses on thinning forests, coaching fire practitioners from diverse backgrounds, and building capacity and competency within the team, while working outdoors in varying weather and rugged terrain.

Candidates should be prepared for long hours in the field, pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test, and

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for prescribed fire projects in central North Carolina.
• Coach and develop fire practitioners from diverse backgrounds; promote safety and competency.
• Ensure field operations comply with safety standards; prepare for Arduous Work Capacity Test.

Job description

The Ember Alliance in North Carolina is hiring a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader to guide day-to-day field operations across prescribed fire projects in central North Carolina. This role focuses on thinning forests, coaching fire practitioners from diverse backgrounds, and building capacity and competency within the team, while working outdoors in varying weather and rugged terrain.

Candidates should be prepared for long hours in the field, pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test, and