Senior Burn Crew Member

The Nature Conservancy•Babson Park, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) works in a team environment and participates in prescribed fire operations, overseeing staff and volunteers during fire-related activities. These activities include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring. The SBCM may also conduct other land management activities as assigned by the Fire Manager and Land Conservation Specialist. The role involves preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, conducting pre- and post-burn monitoring, and other tasks while overseeing staff and volunteers. When conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire, the SBCM may perform other land management duties. As part of ongoing professional development, the SBCM will stay informed about new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. Additionally, they will work to build and maintain relationships within the professional fire community and the local community where The Nature Conservancy operates. This may involve participating in prescribed fire activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies. The SBM will represent The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Ecosystem Restoration Team (ERT) in the places they work. Their attitude and fire practitioner skills will be important as they prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, conduct pre- and post-burn monitoring, and perform other prescribed fire-related tasks. They may perform other land management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire. They will be asked to serve in roles that commensurate with their qualification and experience. The intent of this position is to provide support for prescribed fire operations on conservation lands throughout Central Florida. This is a full-time, seasonal, hourly wage position, and overtime applies after the first 40 hours each week. Lodging will be provided at either The Disney Wilderness Preserve, Kissimmee, FL or Tiger Creek Preserve, Babson Park, FL.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualified, including 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).
Two seasons as a qualified FFT2 or agency equivalent.
Must achieve physical fitness standards of Arduous pack test as determined by the local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
Experience operating various types of equipment (T6 engines, UTVs, ATVs, chainsaws, etc.).
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g., First Aid, CPR).
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

S-212 Wildland Chainsaw Training or equivalent.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Experience managing volunteers or entry-level staff.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
Two or more years of experience in fire operations related experience in land management or a similar field.
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Web browsers).
Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Responsibilities

Function as both leader and member of a work team under the supervision of the Land Conservation Specialist.
Act as crew lead and convey work instructions to the burn crew members.
Works as a team player in a high-stress environment.
Assist with all aspects of prescribed burning.
Maintain assigned equipment.
Perform other land management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire, including invasive species treatments and hardwood reduction projects.
Operate 4x4 Trucks, ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chain saws, leaf blowers, trailers, and a variety of power tools.
Maintain accurate records of work time, expenses, and submit reports in a timely manner.