Senior Prescribed Fire Crew Lead

nature; Morehead (KY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing provided

Résumé du poste

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Seasonal Senior Burn Crew Member for Kentucky's prescribed-fire program. You will assist with ignition, line construction, and monitoring, under supervision, while gaining experience and building certifications in a fast-paced field setting.

Housing is provided for non-local employees. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $23.00 per hour, with locations near London, Corbin, and Morehead KY, during the Feb 8 to Apr 9 season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or FFT2 certifications.
• Strong physical fitness and safety awareness required.
• Experience operating equipment and working with volunteers is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Oversee staff and volunteers during fire-related activities including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression and monitoring.
• Assist with safe and effective prescribed burning and fire line preparation.
• Maintain and grow fire certification credentials and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with Burn Crew Manager and Burn Boss and partner agencies.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Volunteer management

Multilingual

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

RXCM certification

FFT2 certification

ICTS (I-100)

Outils

Word

Excel

Description du poste

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Seasonal Senior Burn Crew Member for Kentucky's prescribed-fire program. You will assist with ignition, line construction, and monitoring, under supervision, while gaining experience and building certifications in a fast-paced field setting.

Housing is provided for non-local employees. Pay ranges from $22.00 to $23.00 per hour, with locations near London, Corbin, and Morehead KY, during the Feb 8 to Apr 9 season.