Senior Prescribed Fire Crew Lead - Housing Included

The Nature Conservancy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) for The Nature Conservancy will supervise staff and volunteers during prescribed fire operations in Kentucky, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring. It also covers related land management duties and ongoing professional development.

This seasonal, hourly role offers housing for non-local employees and a pay range of $22.00 to $23.00 per hour (USD).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICs (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 as a requirement for this position.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and volunteers during ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring.
• Maintain and update burn techniques and fire certification credentials.
• Build relationships in the fire community and local organizations.
• Support prescribed burning and related land management activities.
• Operate and maintain burn crew equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Multicultural experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) for The Nature Conservancy will supervise staff and volunteers during prescribed fire operations in Kentucky, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring. It also covers related land management duties and ongoing professional development.

This seasonal, hourly role offers housing for non-local employees and a pay range of $22.00 to $23.00 per hour (USD).