Seasonal Wildland Burn Crew Lead – Fire Ops & Growth

nature; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky is hiring an As Needed Senior Burn Crew Member for the Appalachian region near Morehead. This seasonal, hourly role supports wildland fire operations from ignition to monitoring, working with crews and volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities include establishing fire lines, equipment use and maintenance, and participation in prescribed burns. Travel and varied weather are expected; housing is not provided, but travel expenses are reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Seasonal fire employee with field duties and on-site training.
• May oversee staff and volunteers during fire-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring of fires.
• Prepare fire lines and maintain equipment and implement prescribed burns.
• Post-burn monitoring and other tasks assigned by Burn Crew Manager or other command positions.

Skills

Fire line qualification(s)

Wildland fire operations

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky is hiring an As Needed Senior Burn Crew Member for the Appalachian region near Morehead. This seasonal, hourly role supports wildland fire operations from ignition to monitoring, working with crews and volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities include establishing fire lines, equipment use and maintenance, and participation in prescribed burns. Travel and varied weather are expected; housing is not provided, but travel expenses are reimbursed.