Seasonal Burn Crew Supervisor – Wildland Fire Ops

The Nature Conservancy (All); Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Crew housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Burn Crew Member to lead and supervise staff and volunteers during wildland fire operations, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring. The SBCM will stay current with burn techniques and certification credentials while building relationships in the fire community.

Based in Kentucky with multiple nearby squads, this seasonal hourly role emphasizes safe, effective prescribed burning, line preparation, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain RXCM or FFT2 certifications including required courses.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards per local Fire Manager.
• Experience operating various equipment.
• Must obtain related licenses/certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and volunteers during fire-related activities: ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring.
• Assist with safe and effective implementation of prescribed burning and fire line preparation; maintain equipment.
• Maintain relationships within professional fire community and local communities; support land management activities as assigned.

Skills

Firefighter Type 1

Wildland Fire Faller

ATV/UTV operator

Off-road driving

Volunteer management

Teamwork

Fire operations experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RXCM or FFT2 certifications (I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130)

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

None specified

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Burn Crew Member to lead and supervise staff and volunteers during wildland fire operations, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring. The SBCM will stay current with burn techniques and certification credentials while building relationships in the fire community.

Based in Kentucky with multiple nearby squads, this seasonal hourly role emphasizes safe, effective prescribed burning, line preparation, and equipment maintenance.