Wildland Fire Crew Member: Prescribed Burns & Restoration

The Nature Conservancy (All); Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Southern Pines, NC is hiring Burn Crew Members to support wildland fire operations from ignition to mop-up. You will work under close supervision in potentially high-stress environments, perform heavy physical work in variable weather, and assist with burn unit prep, fire operations, and post-burn monitoring.

Responsibilities include restoration and stewardship projects when conditions aren’t conducive to fire, maintenance of tools and facilities, and possible travel to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.
• Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) per listed prerequisites.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must obtain related licenses or certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Participate in high stress environment of prescribed fire and wildfire activities, which may include burn unit prep, fire operations, managing staff and volunteers, maintenance of equipment and supplies, mop up, and post-burn monitoring.
• Participate in restoration and stewardship projects including thinning, planting, marking, biological surveys and other projects when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Maintain preserves and buildings, which may include maintaining tools and equipment, repairing fences and gates, posting boundaries, and maintaining grounds and structures
• Assist local, state, or federal partners with prescribed fire operations and burn unit prep or travel to other areas of the state or out of state to assist other TNC programs.
• Be available to assist on wildland fires with state partners or on TNC property (infrequent)

Skills

Physically fit

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FFT2 certification

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Southern Pines, NC is hiring Burn Crew Members to support wildland fire operations from ignition to mop-up. You will work under close supervision in potentially high-stress environments, perform heavy physical work in variable weather, and assist with burn unit prep, fire operations, and post-burn monitoring.

Responsibilities include restoration and stewardship projects when conditions aren’t conducive to fire, maintenance of tools and facilities, and possible travel to