As-needed Burn Crew Managers will be members of the North America Fire team and hired for a 6-month maximum term to participate on prescribed burns where tasks will include preparing fire lines, ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, equipment maintenance and other tasks. Burn Crew Managers will be working directly for The Nature Conservancy and partners on moderate complexity burns.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Perform tasks under the supervision of the Director of Prescribed Fire Training, or designated Fire Manager.
- Ensure safe work practices and environment and work as team player.
- Assist with all aspects of prescribed burning.
- Maintain assigned equipment, accurate records of work time, expenses, etc. and submit reports in a timely manner.
- Operate ATV’s, UTV’s, tractors, chain saws, leaf blowers, and ability to tow trailers.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.