Senior Prescribed Fire Crew Lead - Seasonal (Housing)

The Nature Conversancy; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Senior Burn Crew Member to lead and supervise staff and volunteers in prescribed fire operations across acres and landscapes. This seasonal, hourly role focuses on ignition, control, mop-up, and monitoring with emphasis on safety and skill development.

Responsibilities include implementing burns, maintaining equipment, and following fire management manuals. Housing is provided for non-local staff, and compensation ranges from $22.00 to $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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 (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 under supervision.
• 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 fire-related activities including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring.
• Stay abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and certifications.
• Build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and local community.
• Assist with safe and effective implementation of prescribed burning, fire line preparation, and use and maintenance of equipment.
• Work under a Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Licenses & certifications

Multilingual skills

Education

High school diploma

Fire-related certifications

Tools

GPS devices

Radio communications

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Senior Burn Crew Member to lead and supervise staff and volunteers in prescribed fire operations across acres and landscapes. This seasonal, hourly role focuses on ignition, control, mop-up, and monitoring with emphasis on safety and skill development.

Responsibilities include implementing burns, maintaining equipment, and following fire management manuals. Housing is provided for non-local staff, and compensation ranges from $22.00 to $23.00 per hour.