Wildfire Risk & Fuels Management Specialist

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Forest Service seeks a Fuels Management Specialist to help Kansas communities assess wildfire risk and implement fuels reduction strategies, including prescribed fire, public education, and outreach. You will collaborate with state agencies, NGOs, fire departments, and landowners to develop projects and deliver training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma plus five years of relevant experience, with preference for a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources and NWCG FFT1+

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or closely related field.
• Experience with fuels reduction, prescribed fire planning, and community outreach.
• NWCG FFT1+ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide wildfire risk reduction strategies through fuels management, prescribed fire, and public education.
• Work with community leaders, public agencies, conservation organizations, fire departments, and landowners to develop and implement projects.
• Assist with outreach, planning and implementation of fuels reduction grants.
• Coordinate fuels management programs with communities, public agencies, NGOs, fire departments, and partners across Kansas.
• Build relationships with communities and partners through field days, conferences, workshops and other outreach opportunities.
• Develop and implement fuels reduction projects on public and private lands, particularly in the Wildland Urban Interface or high wildfire risk areas.
• Coordinate prescribed fire efforts with Kansas Forest Service and partner organizations across the state.
• Provide leadership for prescribed fire and fire prevention training workshops and educational events.
• Represent the Kansas Forest Service through public appearances, media interviews, and other opportunities to promote wildfire prevention and fuels management.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Outreach & training

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

Tools

NWCG FFT1+ certification

Job description

The Kansas Forest Service seeks a Fuels Management Specialist to help Kansas communities assess wildfire risk and implement fuels reduction strategies, including prescribed fire, public education, and outreach. You will collaborate with state agencies, NGOs, fire departments, and landowners to develop projects and deliver training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma plus five years of relevant experience, with preference for a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources and NWCG FFT1+