Southwest Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator
About The Position
The Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator will coordinate projects within the Guild’s fire management program in New Mexico, which seeks to find innovative ways to build fire adapted communities and landscapes by increasing implementation of prescribed fire on private and public land, creating training and education opportunities, increasing collaboration, and broadening the definition of fire management. This position supports programs including the All Hands All Lands Burn Network and the Forest Stewards Youth Corps Fire and Fuels Crews, in addition to other existing programs and landscapes across the region. This position spans both field and office responsibilities including planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild, supporting partner burn efforts, and supervising field-based prescribed fire crews. This position will also support wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes. This job will work to create a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts. The position will work across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities. The Project Coordinator will provide planning and logistical support to ensure project completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field OR three years of experience of professional work in fire management, fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field
- Prescribed fire and/or wildfire experience, and NWCG qualification as FFT1
- Chainsaw experience and FAL3 qualifications
- Proven leadership and experience leading crews in prescribed fire or wildfire operations
- Ability to work in difficult weather conditions, navigate in rough terrain, and accommodate a flexible schedule to take advantage of prescribed burn windows
- Strong logistical skills to coordinate and support prescribed burn operations
- Proven dedication to operational safety
- Strong self-direction and project management skills to complete projects under deadlines
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team
- Strong technical writing skills and effective knowledge of common software applications
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive off-road in challenging conditions
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of risk management with a strong commitment to safety
- Forestry knowledge or experience in forest ecosystems of the Southwest
- Prescribed burn planning and forest management planning experience
- NWCG qualification as a Single Resource Boss (ENGB preferred)
- Chainsaw training experience and FAL2 qualification
- State Certified Burn Manager, RXB3, or higher prescribed fire qualifications
- Experience in delivering formal classes and on the job training
- Wilderness First Responder or higher medical qualifications
- Experience with ArcGIS for map production and basic analyses
Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild
- Supporting partner burn efforts
- Supervising field-based prescribed fire crews
- Supporting wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes
- Creating a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts
- Working across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities
- Providing planning and logistical support to ensure project completion
Benefits
- Paid leave is accrued hourly from the first day of employment, with an additional 12 paid holidays a year.
- Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage is available after 30 days and the Guild covers 80% of the cost.
- Short and long-term disability policies, accidental death/dismemberment, life insurance, and family leave are paid by the Guild.
- Participation in a retirement plan with an employer match is available after 90 days.
- Family Leave after 12 months, including up to six weeks paid leave and six weeks unpaid leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
