Appalachians Fire Practitioner and Land Steward
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring an entry-level Appalachians Fire Practitioner and Land Steward in Alabama, USA, to support prescribed fire implementation and land stewardship, with a competitive benefits package.
- Role
- Appalachians Fire Practitioner and Land Steward
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Alabama, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Appalachians Fire Practitioner and Land Steward supports prescribed fire implementation and land stewardship in the southern Appalachians of Alabama, supervising burn crew members and performing land management tasks.
What you'll do
- Supervise burn crew members during fire operations
- Provide mentoring for burn crew members
- Convey work instructions to burn crew members
- Monitor progress of burn crew members
- Participate in prescribed burns on TNC and partner lands
- Perform preserve maintenance tasks
What it takes
- High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations, science-related field, or similar field
- Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) or open FFT1 task book
- Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar agency qualification
- Experience supervising staff or volunteers
- Experience with natural systems and ecological land management principles
- Experience operating and repairing various types of equipment and machinery
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Alabama, USA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, 1-year training in fire operations, and experience supervising staff or volunteers.
How do I apply?
Apply as soon as possible, as the role may be unposted once a strong candidate pool is identified.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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