Fire and Stewardship Crew Member

The Nature Conservancy•Van Buren, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) participates in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FSCM will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, community health indices (CHI) monitoring and other tasks. This FSCM will assist in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and other preserve maintenance tasks. As part of the FSCM’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn and stewardship techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional conservation community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in prescribed fire activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee). May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications for: Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700.B).
Achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual (arduous pack test).
Experience operating various types of equipment.
Ability to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver’s license).
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Must not be considered a "high risk driver" to drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy.
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Some experience or capability to perform basic maintenance on hand tools, power equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, small pumps), vehicles, and trailers.
Prepared for a flexible work schedule.
Prepared for crew housing, where crew members will be in close proximity both during and after work hours.
6 months - 1 year of related experience.
Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in prescribed fire operations including ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, and monitoring.
Prepare fire lines and maintain equipment.
Conduct community health indices (CHI) monitoring.
Assist in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and preserve maintenance.
Stay updated on new burn and stewardship techniques and equipment.
Maintain and grow professional fire certification credentials.
Build and maintain relationships in the professional conservation and local communities.
Participate in prescribed fire activities in partnership with other organizations.
Perform preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
Perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
Work in a high stress team environment under close supervision.