Regional Director, SoCal

BurnBot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is hiring a Regional Director to lead regional field operations, drive safety, and ensure production performance across forestry, fuels, infrastructure, and wildfire support projects in the Los Angeles area.

The role reports to program and operations leadership and requires strong leadership, logistics, and customer engagement skills. The position is exempt and on-site with a base pay range of $140,000 to $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership in forestry, fuels, fire, infrastructure, or field ops.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under company policy; driving to remote sites.
• Experience managing multi-crew operational environments.
• Strong understanding of operational logistics, workforce coordination, and production management.
• Excellent customer service skills with a service mindset.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional field operations across forestry, fuels, infrastructure and wildfire support projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, crew leaders, operators, and field personnel.
• Support hiring, onboarding, workforce development, performance management, and advancement pathways.
• Own regional production, safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Execute project plans in accordance with guidelines provided by Project Managers and Program Directors.
• Support operational planning, implementation, scheduling, and execution forecasting.
• Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Crew management

Education

Forestry degree

Operations management degree

Fire Science degree

Job description

• Location: 100 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States


• Base Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Year


• Employee Type: Exempt (FT)

About BurnBot

BurnBot was built by fire practitioners, scientists, and foresters to tackle one of today's toughest challenges: reducing fuels at the pace and scale needed to protect people, communities, and landscapes.

From fire mitigation and fuels management to timber operations, we deliver safe, precise, and holistic solutions. Whether protecting powerlines, homes, forests, or habitats, our approach combines innovation and partnership to meet today's wildfire risks with confidence.

The Role

BurnBot is seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead regional field operations and serve as the senior operational leader responsible for execution, workforce leadership, safety, logistics, and production performance within an assigned geographic region.

The Regional Director is the operational heartbeat of BurnBot field implementation. This role serves as the critical integration point between Program Directors, Project Managers, Operations leadership, field crews, and BurnBot Intelligence systems.

Regional Directors are responsible for translating project plans and operational objectives into safe, efficient, and sustainable field execution while maintaining alignment with BurnBot operational standards, reporting systems, and regional production goals.

This role requires strong operational leadership, workforce development capability, equipment and logistics coordination, customer engagement, and the ability to lead in fast-moving operational environments.

The pay range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. Placement within the range depends on experience, certifications, and skills. This role is exempt.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional field operations across forestry, fuels, infrastructure and wildfire support projects


• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, crew leaders, operators, and field personnel


• Support hiring, onboarding, workforce development, performance management, and advancement pathways


• Own regional production, safety, quality, and operational performance


• Execute project plans in accordance with guidelines provided by Project Managers and Program Directors


• Support operational planning, implementation, scheduling, and execution forecasting


• Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in forestry, fuels, fire, infrastructure, heavy equipment, or field operations


• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured under company policy (this role requires driving company vehicles and trailers to remote job sites)


• Demonstrated experience managing multi-crew operational environments


• Strong understanding of operational logistics, workforce coordination, and production management


• Excellent customer service skills, including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset


• An essential function of this job is the physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 50 lbs with regularity, with or without reasonable accommodation


• Ability to communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• NWCG qualifications and active wildland fire experience


• Experience with mechanized forestry or fuels operations


• Experience with mastication systems, heavy equipment, utility vegetation management, or prescribed fire operations


• Existing relationships with USFS, BLM, state agencies, tribal entities, or utility partners


• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Fire Science, Operations Management, or related field experience


• Passion for BurnBot's mission

BurnBot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, military or veteran status, status as a protected or honorably discharged veteran, reproductive health decisionmaking, primary language, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, request for family care or medical leave, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, or any combination of these characteristics.

Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screen, conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, including fair chance laws under which qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are considered for employment.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [phone] x 1010 or [e-mail].