Prescribed Fire Practitioner II

Springer Nature Limited

Job Overview

Location

Remote, USA

Job Type

Full-time

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📋 Description

• Serve as a Prescribed Fire Practitioner II within The Nature Conservancy’s North America Fire Program, assisting with prescribed and wildland fire operations across the contiguous United States.
• Conduct prescribed burns under the supervision of a Prescribed Fire Module Leader and in coordination with TNC and U.S. Forest Service fire management staff.
• Prepare fire lines, maintain equipment including ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chainsaws, and leaf blowers, and tow trailers as required for fire operations.
• Monitor and document post-burn fire effects and vegetation responses to support ecological restoration goals.
• Operate and maintain mobile mapping and data collection tools such as Collector for ArcGIS and Avenza Maps to record burn boundaries and operational data.
• Perform heavy physical labor in variable weather conditions, on remote and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances consistent with wildland fire standards.
• Adhere strictly to established safe work practices and TNC’s Code of Conduct during all assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of work hours, expenses, and operational reports, submitting them in a timely manner.
• Pursue and maintain professional certifications including Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Firefighter Type Two (FFT2), with required training in I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130, and completion of one supervised training burn.
• Achieve and maintain physical fitness standards as defined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Build and sustain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, Tribal and Indigenous communities, non-profits, and local fire departments to support collaborative fire management efforts.
• Travel to fire assignments for a minimum of eight weeks during a six-month employment term, with flexibility to choose assignment dates and return home between assignments; most assignments are a minimum of two weeks.
• Operate in a team environment that values diversity, respect, and inclusion across backgrounds, skill sets, and life experiences.
• Abstain from alcohol and recreational drugs at all times while on assignment to uphold community trust and a healthy work culture.
• Receive reimbursement for approved purchases of required personal equipment, as well as full coverage of travel, meals, and lodging during assignments.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain RXCM or FFT2 qualifications, including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130, and one supervised training burn
• Must achieve and maintain physical fitness standards per TNC Fire Management Manual
• Experience operating equipment such as ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chainsaws, and leaf blowers
• Must be able to obtain required licenses or certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

🏖️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $22.00 to $25.00 based on qualifications and experience
• Full coverage of travel, meals, and lodging during fire assignments
• Partial or full reimbursement for approved required equipment purchases
• Participation in a flexible, seasonal work schedule with ability to choose assignment dates and return home between assignments
• Access to TNC’s comprehensive benefits package including health care, 401(k) with 8% employer match, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the prescribed fire workforce

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Springer Nature Limited is a global academic and professional publisher formed in 2015 through the merger of Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, and Springer Science+Business Media. It produces journals, books, databases, and services across science, technology, medicine, humanities, and social sciences, including flagship titles Nature and Scientific Reports. The company is headquartered in London, operates worldwide, and is majority-owned by Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. Its products serve researchers, clinicians, students, educators, and professionals, supporting discovery, learning, and decision-making through peer-reviewed research, reviews, news, and educational content.

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