Senior Burn Crew Member

About the role

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, and monitoring. SBCM may conduct other land management activities as assigned by the Fire manager and Land Conservation Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares fire lines, maintains equipment, pre-burn and post-burn monitoring, and other tasks while overseeing staff and volunteers.
• May perform other land management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Participates in building and maintaining relationships in the professional fire community and local community.
• Represents The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Ecosystem Restoration Team (ERT) in the places they work.
• Works as a team player in a high-stress environment.
• Operates 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.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

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).
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications: 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).

Skills

• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $22.50 – $26.00 an hour. 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.