Fire and Stewardship Crew Member

About the role

The Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) will assist in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and other preserve maintenance tasks. The FSCM will participate in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FSCM will aid in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, community health monitoring and other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Aid in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and other preserve maintenance tasks.
• Participate in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned.
• Aid in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, community health monitoring and other tasks.
• Keep abreast of new burn and stewardship techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials.
• Build and maintain relationships in the professional conservation community and in the local community where the Conservancy works.
• Work in operations with a high stress team environment under close supervision.

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).
• Physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual (arduous pack test).
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year of related experience.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

Skills

• Basic maintenance on hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and trailers.
• Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

Pay

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $17.00- $18.00 per hour, with housing provided. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Schedule

This position will be based out of Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie in El Dorado Springs, MO and work throughout the Upper Osage Plains. FSCMs will be expected to travel statewide on occasion. Housing is provided. There may be an occasional need to camp for short durations. Start date for FSCMs will be late July 2024. The season will end on November 20, 2026.