JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Prescribed Fire Practitioner III works in a team
environment and participates in prescribed fire assignments, wildland
fire operations, and other land stewardship activities as assigned. The
Prescribed Fire Practitioner III engages in preparing fire lines,
maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. They may
perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not
conducive to prescribed fire. As part of their ongoing professional
development, the Prescribed Fire Practitioner III will be responsible
for keeping up with new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills
and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In
addition, they will work to build and maintain relationships in the
professional fire community and in the local communities where The
Nature Conservancy works. This includes participation in partnerships
with the U.S. Forest Service and other local, state, and federal
agencies, as well as other non-profits, local fire departments, and
Tribal or Indigenous communities. Prescribed fire assignments will take
place between January and June 2025. Most of our work takes place on
U.S. Forest Service lands in the western United States, in addition to a
number of other nationwide assignments. Crew members will be able to
determine their dates of availability, length of assignment, and return
home between assignments. In most cases, the minimum assignment length
will be two weeks. Please indicate your earliest potential start date
and periods of availability in your application. This is a part-time,
seasonal, hourly position and overtime applies after the first 40 hours
each week. Hourly compensation will range from \$25.00 to \$28.00 per
hour. Prescribed Fire Practitioners who are qualified at the Firefighter
Type One (FFT1) level will earn between \$25.00 and \$26.00 per hour.
Prescribed Fire Practitioners who are qualified at the Firefighter Type
One (FFT1) level who have one or more additional qualifications
including Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO), Intermediate Faller (FAL2),
and/or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will earn up to \$28.00 per
hour. Travel expenses, meals, and lodging will be covered when traveling
for assignments. Approved purchases of required equipment will be
partially or fully reimbursed. Alcohol use is prohibited anytime while
on assignment, in the interest of the North America Fire program\'s
efforts to maintain a healthy, communal atmosphere and build trust among
the partners and communities where we work. The Prescribed Fire
Practitioner III will be expected to: Perform tasks under the
supervision of the Prescribed Fire Module Leader and in coordination
with local TNC and/or USDA Forest Service fire management staff.
Function as a professional and respectful member of a diverse team
comprised of people from different backgrounds, skill sets, and life
experiences. Conduct themselves in ways that are consistent with TNC\'s
Code of Conduct. Follow established safe work practices. Be able to
perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote
locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically
demanding circumstances. Assist with all aspects of prescribed burning,
including overseeing staff and volunteers during fire related
activities. Operate ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chain saws, and leaf blowers,
and tow trailers. Maintain assigned equipment. Maintain accurate records
of work time, expenses, etc. and submit reports in a timely manner.
Become competent with mobile mapping and data collection such as
Collector for ArcGIS and Avenza Maps. This description is not designed
to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for
this job. WHAT YOU\'LL BRING High school diploma or equivalent. Must be
able to obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM)
or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100)
Human Factors on the Fire line (L- 180), Introduction to Wildland Fire
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