Northwoods Senior Burn Crew Member

What We Can Achieve Together

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 which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring. SBCM may conduct other land management activities as assigned by a Burn Crew Manager or other command position. As part of the SBCM's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn 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 fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression 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).

Responsibilities & Scope

• Function as both leader and member of a work team, in a high-stress team environment.
• Convey work instructions to subordinates.
• Works in a high-stress team environment.
• Works under close supervision of the Burn Boss during fire operations.
• Perform other land management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Assist with administrative tasks necessary for documenting work activities as requested by the supervisor.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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). See TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Two seasons as a qualified FFT2 or agency equivalent.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly pay rate: $23.00 per hour.
• This position is based in Hayward, Wisconsin. Housing is not provided.
• Requires frequent travel on occasion, up to 16 weeks annually.
• Standard weekly work schedule: four days per week, 10 hours per day.
• This position can include irregular hours, overtime hours, multiple shifts, overnight shifts, and multiple consecutive days worked.
• This position is currently funded through October 1, 2027.

Benefits

• Health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 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.