Senior Burn Crew Member

nature; Tellico Plains (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for non-local

Crew housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee seeks a Senior Burn Crew Member for seasonal prescribed fire operations near Tellico Plains and Crossville. You will supervise staff and volunteers during ignition, control, mop-up and monitoring of burns, while developing skills and certifications in prescribed fire management and related protocols.

You will support fire crews with line preparation, equipment use, and safety, while advancing professional development and community relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain RXCM or FFT2 qualifications.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards.
• Experience operating equipment.
• Must obtain related licenses (First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and volunteers during prescribed burns.
• Assist with safe and effective implementation of prescribed burning, fire line prep and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to maintain credentials.
• Build relationships in the fire community and local area of operation.

Skills

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

RXCM FFT2 qualification

Driver's license

Multilingual/cross-cultural experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) works in a team environment and participates in wildland fire operations overseeing staff and volunteers during fire related activities which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring. SBCM may conduct other land management activities as assigned by a Burn Crew Manager or other command position.

As part of the SBCM's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short term federal employee).

We're Looking for You:

The Tennessee Chapter has a robust prescribed fire management program. We work alongside of government agencies to improve forest health and resiliency by strategically implementing prescribed burns in the Appalachian landscape. Your role as a seasonal fire employee is critical to our success. We typically assist with burning 10,000 acres to 25,000 acres per season which makes for a busy time. With this amount of burning, you will receive valuable experience around ecologically based prescribed burning in hardwood forests.

The spring fire season begins in February and ends in April. The Tennessee Business unit is recruiting for up to 2 SBCM for our squads based near Tellico Plains and Crossville, TN. The SBCM will work under a Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions. The SBCM will assist with the safe and effective implementation of prescribed burning, fire line preparation, and use and maintenance of equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and begin or grow your career in fire management. Housing is provided for non-local employees. This is an hourly, seasonal position beginning February 8 and ending April 16 with a pay range of $22.00 to $23.00 USD per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Crew housing is provided.

Ready to be a part of wildland fire operations? Join us as a Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) and be at the heart of the action! From ignition to mop-up, you'll tackle tasks like preparing fire lines and monitoring post-burn activities. But that's not all - your journey with us means continuous growth. Master new techniques and equipment to level up your skills and certifications. Plus, you'll build strong relationships within the fire community and local areas where we operate.

Be sure to include in your resume IQCS qualifications, training, and preferred locations. For preferred locations please list in order of preference top 1 (most preferred) to 2 (least preferred). The locations are Tellico Plains and Crossville TN..

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to IC...
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual .
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g., First Aid, CPR)

Desired Qualifications

• Firefighter Type 1 qualified.
• Wildland Fire Faller qualified.
• ATV / UTV operator qualified.
• Experience driving off-road, loading, and towing trailers.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience managing volunteers or entry-level staff.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Two or more years of experience in fire operations related experience in land management or a similar field.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Web browsers).

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program . Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page . Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

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