Regional Fire Management Specialist - Ecological Burns Lead

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources seeks an Environmental Specialist I (S) to lead the regional ecological burning program across state parks. You will prepare burn prescriptions, lead ecological burns, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with partner agencies to ensure safety and ecological integrity.

You will supervise the Regional Fire Team, manage data and geospatial maps, maintain fire equipment, and deliver NWCG trainings for certification of burn bosses and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated on-the-ground prescribed fire experience.
• Knowledge of burn prescription development and fire protection practices.
• Understanding of ecological burning techniques and conservation principles.
• Ability to collaborate with Division staff, partner agencies and the public.
• Familiarity with managing natural resource-based parks and preserves.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage data and geospatial maps for prescriptions and reporting.
• Assist with and lead prescribed burns, including site monitoring.
• Plan and maintain fire control lines and equipment.
• Coordinate fire activities with partner agencies on park lands.
• Deliver NWCG fire trainings to support certification of burn bosses.
• Operate and maintain fire vehicles per Division standards.
• Perform wildland fire suppression, mop-up, and mitigation duties as needed.
• Supervise a Regional Fire Team to ensure safe, effective burning.

Skills

Prescribed fire implementation

Fire management principles

Conservation practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Parks resource management

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources seeks an Environmental Specialist I (S) to lead the regional ecological burning program across state parks. You will prepare burn prescriptions, lead ecological burns, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with partner agencies to ensure safety and ecological integrity.

You will supervise the Regional Fire Team, manage data and geospatial maps, maintain fire equipment, and deliver NWCG trainings for certification of burn bosses and