Prescribed Fire Practitioner III

Springer Nature Limited

Job Overview

Location

Remote, USA

Job Type

Full-time

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📋 Description

• Perform prescribed burning and vegetation management tasks under the supervision of a Prescribed Fire Module Leader and in coordination with local TNC and U.S. Forest Service fire management staff.
• Assist with all aspects of prescribed fire operations, including preparing fire lines, monitoring post-burn fire effects, and conducting controlled burns across diverse terrains in the United States.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and tow trailers.
• Utilize mobile mapping and data collection tools including Collector for ArcGIS and Avenza Maps to document fire operations and track ecological outcomes.
• Adhere to established safe work practices and TNC’s Code of Conduct while working in remote, hazardous, and variable weather conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of work hours, expenses, and operational reports, submitting them in a timely manner.
• Achieve and maintain physical fitness standards as defined by the TNC Fire Management Manual and local Prescribed Fire Manager.
• Obtain and uphold required certifications including Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), along with I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130, and completion of one supervised training burn.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with U.S. Forest Service, state and federal agencies, Tribal and Indigenous communities, local fire departments, and non-profit partners.
• Participate in at least eight weeks of prescribed fire assignments during a six-month employment term, with flexibility to choose assignment dates and return home between assignments; minimum assignment length is typically two weeks.
• Travel to fire assignments across the contiguous United States, with all travel expenses, meals, and lodging covered during assignments.
• Avoid use of alcohol and recreational drugs at all times while on assignment to uphold community trust and safety standards.
• Pursue additional professional certifications such as Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to qualify for higher pay rates.
• Receive partial or full reimbursement for approved purchases of required personal equipment.
• Work as a respectful, collaborative member of a diverse team with varied backgrounds, skill sets, and life experiences.
• Function as a seasonal, part-time, hourly employee with overtime pay applicable after 40 hours per week.

🎯 Requirements

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

🏖️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $25.00 to $28.00 based on qualifications and certifications
• Full coverage of travel expenses, meals, and lodging during fire assignments
• Partial or full reimbursement for approved required equipment purchases
• Access to TNC’s comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 8% employer match, paid time off, health care, parental leave, and employee assistance program

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Remote

$25-28/hr

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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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