Seasonal Burn Crew Member: Prescribed Fire Training

The Nature Conservancy; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for non-local

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Burn Crew Member for the Kentucky Chapter to support prescribed fire operations across the Appalachian landscape.

Position runs Feb 8 to Apr 9, with a pay range of 19.50 to 21.00 USD per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Housing is provided for non-local employees, with shifts in multiple KY locations including London, Corbin, and Morehead.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 as a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prescribed burning, fire line preparation, and equipment maintenance under supervision.
• Participate in burn operations in coordination with Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Licenses/certifications

Driver's license

Teamwork

Multicultural skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Burn Crew Member for the Kentucky Chapter to support prescribed fire operations across the Appalachian landscape.

Position runs Feb 8 to Apr 9, with a pay range of 19.50 to 21.00 USD per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Housing is provided for non-local employees, with shifts in multiple KY locations including London, Corbin, and Morehead.