Senior Wildland Fire Crew Lead

Nature; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Burn Crew Member to oversee a small team in wildland fire activities and lead prescribed fire operations in a Georgia location. Responsibilities include supervising a crew, maintaining equipment, documenting work, and collaborating with partner agencies to advance conservation goals.

Qualifications include a High school diploma, FFT2, 12+ months fire experience, arduous capacity test, and ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 12+ months active-firefighter experience; FFT2 qualification including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130.
• Must pass the arduous work capacity test (walk 3 miles in 45 minutes carrying 45 lbs).
• Experience operating and maintaining various equipment.
• Basic First Aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Function as both leader and member of a work team, in a high-stress team environment.
• Convey work instructions to subordinates.
• Works under close supervision of the Burn Boss during fire operations.
• Perform other land management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Assist with administrative tasks necessary for documenting work activities as requested by the supervisor.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

FFT2

Burn crew leadership

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Field Maps

GPS navigation

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Burn Crew Member to oversee a small team in wildland fire activities and lead prescribed fire operations in a Georgia location. Responsibilities include supervising a crew, maintaining equipment, documenting work, and collaborating with partner agencies to advance conservation goals.

Qualifications include a High school diploma, FFT2, 12+ months fire experience, arduous capacity test, and ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions.