Seasonal Burn Crew Member (full-time) - The Nature Conservancy (Central Florida)

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Closing date: 10/5/2024

Hiring Manager: Adam Peterson

Salary Range: $17.00-21.00/hour

Ready to be a part of wildland fire operations? Join us as a Burn Crew Member (BCM) and be at the heart of the action! From ignition to mop-up, you'll tackle tasks like preparing fire lines and monitoring post-burn activities. But that's not all – your journey with us means continuous growth. Master new techniques and equipment to level up your skills and certifications. Plus, you'll build strong relationships within the fire community and local areas where we operate.

Under the guidance of our Land Conservation Manager and Land Management Specialists, you'll assist with prescribed burns, ensure safety protocols, maintain equipment, and operate various machinery such as ATVs, UTVs, tractors, and chainsaws. This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions at remote locations, work on difficult, hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. As a full-time prescribed fire crew member, you will participate in continuous prescribed fire assignments throughout a six-month term beginning January 6, 2025, ending June 27, 2025. Conservation housing will be provided at either The Disney Wilderness Preserve in Kissimmee, FL or Tiger Creek Preserve in Babson Park, FL.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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 Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 as a requirement for this position.  See TNC Fire Management Manual.

  • Must achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management 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 multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

  • 6 months-1 year of related experience.  

  • Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

  • 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.