Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a remote/field-based Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV to support fire operations across the U.S. with a pay rate of $28.00-$34.00 per hour.
- Role
- Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Various locations throughout the United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV to join the North America Fire program, contributing to wildland fire operations and vegetation management across the U.S. This role involves performing prescribed burns, maintaining specialized equipment, and collaborating with various agencies and community partners. The position is a seasonal, part-time opportunity requiring the ability to handle physically demanding work in remote locations. Successful candidates will focus on professional growth and maintaining high safety standards in fire-adapted ecosystems.
What you'll do
- Conduct prescribed burns and prepare fire lines safely.
- Supervise staff and volunteers during fire-related activities.
- Maintain and operate specialized field equipment and vehicles.
- Perform data collection and mobile mapping for fire monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agency partners.
What it takes
- High school diploma and 1-year experience in fire operations or land management.
- Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) certification.
- Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member.
- Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
- Must meet physical fitness standards as defined by the TNC Fire Manual.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package including health care, 401(k) with 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is a field-based, seasonal position that requires travel to various remote locations throughout the United States for fire assignments.
What is the compensation for this role?
The hourly compensation ranges from $28.00 to $34.00 depending on your fire qualifications and level of experience.
What are the primary qualifications required?
You must have a high school diploma, FFT1 certification, at least two seasons of experience as a Senior Burn Crew Member, and experience supervising staff.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply by logging into the Workday Jobs Hub; the role remains open until 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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