DPW Playa Restoration Line Boss

Burning Man•Reno, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Playa Restoration Line Boss is responsible for leading a Line Sweep team through each block of Black Rock City, ensuring the cleanup and removal of MOOP (Matter Out Of Place) and bringing the playa up to the standards of cleanliness determined by the Bureau of Land Management’s Site Inspection. This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is: From September - October : Full-Time , Exempt , based Black Rock City, Nevada . The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 10, 2026.

Requirements

Knowledge of Burning Man values, ethos, and 10 Principles; especially Leaving No Trace.
Maintain a respectful demeanor and tactful communication with collaborators, participants, Burning Man Departments and staff.
Has experience and is comfortable with two-way radio communication with the ability to sustain professionalism in any situation.
Able to work as part of a team, follow directions and receive constructive feedback; Is reliable, honest and operates with a high level of behavioral integrity.
Ability to maintain organization of duties and adhere to tight scheduling, completing tasks in a timely, safe manner; Able to reprioritize workload as necessary and account for time spent.
Able to remain calm under stress while working and respond effectively to unforeseen events.
Capable of working in an extreme environment including drastic temperature changes, high winds, poor air quality and low to no visibility at times.
Ability to temporarily relocate for work at the Burning Man event held in Gerlach, Nevada.

Nice To Haves

Has previously been to Burning Man or is familiar with its culture.
Has worked cleanup for any Regional Events Playa Restoration and/or is familiar with its operation and methods.
OSHA 10 Certification
Significant experience in event-based production work.

Responsibilities

Leads the Line Sweeps while monitoring and assessing the environmental impact within Black Rock City with a strategic focus on the City Camping areas, Open Playa, Walk-In Camping, and other areas as assigned.
Uniformly lines up the Line Sweeps crew and ensures there is adequate coverage of the area.
Effectively communicates Leave No Trace expectations, techniques, and procedures to the Line Sweeps crew.
Lead a crew in the field to remove all small debris on a block-by-block basis to a standard set by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Maintain a direct line of communication between the Playa Restoration Manager and the crew.
Maintain a safe working environment for the crew by ensuring that medical supplies stay fully stocked, there are always personnel present with emergency medical training and a line of communication stays open for emergency services.
Work with the Team to plan and execute LNT and Waste disposal plans for all relevant operations.
Adjust workflow to support shifting safety protocols as directed.
Participate in meetings when requested and maintain related correspondence.
Be familiar with, understand and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies, protocols and behavioral standards.
Monitor personal well-being by setting realistic goals and managing self-care while proactively addressing any concerns with management.
Perform other duties as required.
Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.