Southwest Prescribed Fire Manager
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a hybrid Southwest Prescribed Fire Manager based in Arizona and New Mexico paying $78,000–$92,000 to lead prescribed fire operations, strategic planning, and partnership development for forest restoration.
- Role
- Southwest Prescribed Fire Manager
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Arizona and New Mexico
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $78,000 – $92,000
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Southwest Prescribed Fire Manager leads prescribed fire operations and strategy across Arizona and New Mexico to advance forest restoration and ecological resilience. This role provides operational fire leadership, manages interagency partnerships, and ensures compliance with safety standards and conservation objectives. The manager oversees prescribed fire planning, directs field operations as a Burn Boss, and supports workforce development for fire personnel.
What you'll do
- Lead and implement prescribed fire operations across Arizona and New Mexico.
- Oversee and mentor professional fire staff and support workforce development.
- Build and sustain partnerships with public agencies, Tribal governments, and NGOs.
- Provide technical review and approval for prescribed burn and fuel management plans.
- Manage program budgets, fire qualification records, and regulatory compliance.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field and 4+ years of experience.
- Current NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) qualification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Proven experience in strategic fire management and conservation planning.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- Ability to work in physically demanding, remote, and hazardous operational environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive, comprehensive benefits including health care, 401(k) with 8% match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
The role is based in Arizona and New Mexico and follows a flexible, hybrid work environment typical of The Nature Conservancy’s operational standards.
What is the compensation for this role?
The starting pay range for this position is generally between $78,000 and $92,000, depending on candidate location, qualifications, and experience.
What are the key certification requirements?
Candidates must hold or be able to achieve the NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) qualification within their first 12 months of employment.
How should I apply for this position?
The organization utilizes a rolling interview process and encourages interested candidates to apply as soon as possible via their official application portal.
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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