Senior Burn Crew Member; IC

Prescribed Fire Senior Crew member

TNC Oregon Fire Team – Klamath Falls, Redmond, and Pendleton, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. We are a science‑based organization creating innovative, on‑the‑ground solutions to the world’s toughest challenges. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Oregon Fire Partnership program supports prescribed fire planning, implementation, and monitoring. As a senior crew member you will be part of a 4‑10 person module, working six months per year (mid‑May through November). You will work with partner agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and other local, state, federal, NGO, university, and Tribal partners.

We need a can‑do, safety‑mindful fire practitioner who can prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, conduct monitoring, interact with landowners and community members, and support prescribed fire activities.

• Serve as a Firefighter Type 1 or Single Resource Boss during daily crew operations.
• Lead small squads of TNC employees, partner staff, or volunteers.
• Participate in wildland fire management activities in partnership with other organizations.
• Travel frequently within the focal area; may travel to other geographies.
• Work a six‑month seasonal, full‑time, hourly wage position (overtime rates apply after 40 hours per week).

• Perform tasks under the supervision of the Prescribed Fire Module Lead and local U.S. Forest Service staff.
• Contribute to a diverse, mixed‑gender, cross‑generational team.
• Follow established safe work practices.
• Perform heavy physical work in variable weather and remote locations.
• Assist with all aspects of prescribed burning (planning, implementation, monitoring).
• Lead small groups under crew leadership based on qualification.
• Operate ATVs, UTVs, tractors, chainsaws, leaf blowers, tow trailers.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work time, expenses and submit reports promptly.
• Become competent with mobile mapping and data collection such as Collector for ArcGIS and Avenza Maps.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• High school diploma and six months of related experience in fire operations or land management.
• Hold NWCG Firefighter Type 1 qualification.
• Achieve physical fitness standards as described in the Fire Manual.
• Experience operating and maintaining hand tools and motorized equipment safely.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications (First Aid, CPR, chainsaw operation).

• Qualified as NWCG Single Resource Boss (engine boss or firing boss).
• Multilingual skills and multicultural experience appreciated.
• Experience managing volunteers or entry‑level staff.
• Team‑orientated and able to work in a team environment.

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive benefits package: health care, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and wellbeing benefits.

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The Nature Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Contact applyhelp with "Request for Accommodation" in the subject line.