Seasonal Wildland Fire Crew Leader — Field Ops + Housing

USA The Nature Conservancy; Tellico Plains (TN); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing provided

Descripción de la vacante

The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee is hiring a Burn Crew Manager to oversee a 2–7 person squad performing prescribed fire and related duties. The role requires supervising crew, maintaining equipment, planning logistics, and ensuring safety.

The position runs from February to April, with part-time, remote, and as-needed work starting December and a pay range of 26.00–27.50 USD per hour. Housing is provided during the full-time period; successful candidates will gain experience in ecologically

Formación

• High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations or related field.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and FFT1 task book completed.
• Two+ seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar qualification.
• Must meet physical fitness standards per Fire Manager and Fire Manual.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee a Burn Crew (2–7 members) and daily squad supervision.
• Handle administrative tasks: time reporting, accomplishment tracking, logistics, purchases.
• Maintain readiness of burn crew equipment and ensure safety of the squad.
• Collaborate with partners and fire communities locally and regionally.

Educación

High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations, science-related field or similar field

FFT1 task book and Squad Boss qualification

Herramientas

Wildland fire equipment

Descripción del empleo

The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee is hiring a Burn Crew Manager to oversee a 2–7 person squad performing prescribed fire and related duties. The role requires supervising crew, maintaining equipment, planning logistics, and ensuring safety.

The position runs from February to April, with part-time, remote, and as-needed work starting December and a pay range of 26.00–27.50 USD per hour. Housing is provided during the full-time period; successful candidates will gain experience in ecologically