Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV

Springer Nature Limited

Job Overview

Location

Remote, USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Serve as a Prescribed Fire Practitioner IV within The Nature Conservancy’s North America Fire program, conducting prescribed burns and vegetation management activities across the United States.
• Assist in all phases of prescribed fire operations, including preparing fire lines, operating and maintaining equipment such as ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chainsaws, and leaf blowers, and towing trailers.
• Direct and supervise staff and volunteers during fire-related activities in coordination with local Nature Conservancy and U.S. Forest Service Fire Management staff.
• Monitor and evaluate post-burn fire effects to support ecological restoration goals and adaptive management practices.
• Utilize mobile mapping and data collection tools including Collector for ArcGIS and Avenza Maps to document burn units and operational data.
• Perform heavy physical labor in variable weather conditions, on remote and hazardous terrain, under physically demanding circumstances.
• Make real-time safety decisions that impact firefighter safety and operational effectiveness during dynamic fire assignments.
• Ensure strict adherence to safe work practices and compliance with The Nature Conservancy’s Code of Conduct and Fire Management Manual.
• Maintain accurate records of work hours, expenses, and operational reports, submitting them in a timely manner.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal and Indigenous communities, non-profits, and fire departments.
• Pursue ongoing professional development by obtaining and maintaining fire certifications, including Single Resource Boss (ENGB, FIRB, CRWB) and Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) qualifications.
• Be available for 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 two weeks.
• Travel for assignments is required; all travel expenses, meals, and lodging are covered by The Nature Conservancy.
• Approved purchases of required personal equipment may be partially or fully reimbursed.
• Prohibit use of alcohol and recreational drugs at all times while on assignment to uphold community trust and safety standards.
• Meet and maintain physical fitness standards as defined by the local Fire Manager and The Nature Conservancy Fire Management Manual.
• May be required to obtain additional certifications such as CPR and herbicide application, as needed for specific assignments.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma and 1 year of training in fire operations, science-related field, or related land management experience
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) with successful completion of FFT1 task book
• Two or more seasons of experience as a Senior Burn Crew Member or equivalent agency qualification
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Must achieve and maintain physical fitness standards per TNC Fire Management Manual
• Experience operating and maintaining prescribed fire equipment including ATVs, chainsaws, and trailers

🏖️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $28.00 to $34.00 based on certification level (RXB2 qualifies for up to $34.00/hour)
• Travel expenses, meals, and lodging fully covered during fire assignments
• Partial or full reimbursement for approved required equipment purchases
• Flexible scheduling with ability to choose assignment dates and return home between assignments
• Access to The Nature Conservancy’s comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 8% employer match, paid time off, health care, parental leave, and employee assistance program
• Opportunities for professional growth through fire certification advancement and cross-agency collaboration

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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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