Northwoods Prescribed Fire Module Lead

Northwoods Prescribed Fire Module Lead

As our Northwoods Prescribed Fire Module Leader, you will oversee a module focused on prescribed fire and related stewardship activities. You will work routinely in close coordination with local USFS partners while being supervised by the Assistant Fire Manager. You will participate in preparing fire lines, timber stand improvement felling, building and burning piles, maintaining equipment, implementing prescribed burns, post-burn monitoring, training delivery, and other tasks. You may perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire and are expected to travel out of state from time to time on prescribed fire details.

As part of the BCM's ongoing professional development, you will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire qualifications. In addition, you shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This will include participation in Firewise and Fire Adapted Community activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and Tribes.

You should have the ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and uneven terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

This position is available as either a full-time permanent role or a full-time seasonal role (Spring and Fall Burn Seasons or Spring, Summer, and Fall Burn Seasons). The successful candidate will be able to support prescribed and wildfire assignments out of state during 'off seasons'.

Housing is provided in Minnesota, but not required as part of the position. If TNC provided housing is elected, the value of the housing will be included as taxable income vs paid rent.

As our Northwoods Prescribed Fire Module Leader, you will serve as both a capable leader and a reliable partner. You will supervise module members in the field and collaborate regularly with US Forest Service partners to identify and sequence module activities. The Northwoods landscape is a complex of hemi-boreal, fire-dependent forests near the international border, featuring nearly countless lakes and wetlands that are administered as wilderness, national and state forest lands, along with several Tribal Reservations. An engaged local conservation community is already present, and as an effective Module Leader, you will be able to interpret the Module's work effectively to continue building community awareness and support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations, science-related field or similar field or related experience in land management.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and successful completion of FFT1 task book. Requirements for FFT1 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual.
• Qualified FAL2. Requirements for FAL2 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual.
• Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar agency qualification.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of training in fire operations or other science-related fields or related experience in land management or a similar field.
• ICT5 qualified.
• CPR Certification
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to evaluate inputs in a rapidly changing work environment and make decisions that affect the safety and work of firefighters within the squad.
• Single Resource Boss qualified.
• PC familiarity, including database knowledge, to maintain preserve records.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered 'high risk drivers.' To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.