Multiple Location Burn Crew Manager In Georgia and Maine

This is a full-time year-round position that begins (negotiable) December 2022 or January 2023. The position is based in multiple locations. The Multiple Location Burn Crew Manager will split their time between the Chattahoochee Fall Line of Georgia in Box Springs (December -May) and the Conservancy’s Wells, Maine office (June – November) with some possible travel to numerous sites within each state and neighbouring states. They will be a part of the seasonal burn crews in each location as well as engaging in preserve management activities outside of prescribed fire timeframes.

The Multiple Location Burn Crew Manager (MLBCM) oversees a squad (2-5 Fire Management Technicians) in wildland fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The MLBCM must use safety equipment and maintain a safety-conscious attitude at all time. Tasks will include assisting with preserve management activities such as preparing firebreaks, herbicide application, boundary maintenance, equipment/vehicle maintenance, fence construction/removal, constructing parking areas, meeting with local landowners, assisting with field trips, leading volunteers, biological monitoring, timber marking, and other land management activities as needed. Positions will be focused on the management and restoration of critical native ecosystems.

On Site Vehicle(s) and Transportation to preserves and work sites will be provided by The Nature Conservancy at each of the two state locations. Travel between the two (GA/ME) state locations will be compensated but arranged by the MLBCM.

As part of the MLBCM’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). Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.