Prescribed Fire Practitioner II
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a remote-based (US-wide travel) part-time Prescribed Fire Practitioner II paying $22.00-$25.00 per hour to conduct prescribed fire operations and support vegetation management projects.
- Role
- Prescribed Fire Practitioner II
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Contiguous United States (Travel required)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Prescribed Fire Practitioner II to join their North America Fire program, contributing to wildland fire operations and vegetation management across the United States. This role involves performing prescribed burns, maintaining specialized equipment, and supporting partnerships with diverse fire community stakeholders. It is a part-time, seasonal position that requires physical labor in remote, hazardous environments while maintaining high safety and professional standards. Practitioners will travel to assignments for at least eight weeks over a six-month term, with flexibility regarding availability and scheduling.
What you'll do
- Assist with all aspects of prescribed burning and fire line preparation.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as ATVs, UTVs, and chainsaws.
- Monitor post-burn fire effects and collect data using GIS mobile tools.
- Coordinate with local TNC and U.S. Forest Service fire management staff.
- Maintain accurate records and submit timely work and expense reports.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain RXCM or FFT2 fire certifications.
- Ability to meet rigorous physical fitness standards.
- Experience operating various types of heavy equipment.
- Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits including health care, 401(k) with 8% match, parental leave, accrued PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and travel/meal expense reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
While the role is based in the contiguous United States and allows for flexible home-base locations, it requires travel to remote field sites for prescribed fire assignments for at least eight weeks during the six-month term.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour, depending on the candidate's specific fire qualifications and experience level.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to obtain RXCM or FFT2 certifications, which include completing specific training modules like S-130 and S-190.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their application by logging into the organization's Workday portal via the Jobs Hub as soon as possible, as the role is subject to a rolling interview process.
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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