Regional Ecological Fire Lead

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources, based in the Nature Research Center in Raleigh, seeks an Environmental Specialist I (S) to manage the regional ecological burning program. You will lead prescribed burns, monitor effects, and coordinate fire management with staff and partner agencies.

The role requires expertise in burn prescriptions, NWCG certifications, and driving/diesel equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in on-the-ground prescribed fire implementation.
• Knowledge of burn prescription development and fire protection practices.
• Understanding conservation principles for park resources.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage data and geospatial maps for prescriptions and planning.
• Lead prescribed burns and monitor sites before, during, and after operations.
• Coordinate with partner agencies on park lands and training programs.

Skills

Prescribed fire implementation

Fire management principles

Burn prescription development

Ecological burning techniques

Interagency coordination

Public and partner relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

NWCG Single Resource Boss

Chainsaw Operations Training

S-112 Chainsaw Operations

CPR Certification

Job description

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources, based in the Nature Research Center in Raleigh, seeks an Environmental Specialist I (S) to manage the regional ecological burning program. You will lead prescribed burns, monitor effects, and coordinate fire management with staff and partner agencies.

The role requires expertise in burn prescriptions, NWCG certifications, and driving/diesel equipment operation.