Agency: The Nature Conservancy
Location: Western MN, Eastern SD, Central ND
Job Description: The Burn Crew Member (BCM) will serve on one of five crews. Each crew travel throughout one of the following five landscapes/projects: Tallgrass Aspen Parklands (northwestern MN and southern Manitoba); Agassiz Beach Ridges (western-central MN); Glacial Ridge Project (western MN); Missiouri Coteau (central ND) and Prairie Coteau (eastern SD). These crews are responsible for preparation and implementation of prescribed fire at various nature preserves in these landscapes. Under the direction of a Prescribed Burn Leader, the BCM will assist with controlled burns. In addition, the BCM will assist with preserve management tasks such as boundary posting, firebreak preparation, fencing, tree clearing, brush cutting, and equipment maintenance when conditions are not conducive to burning. This position requires irregular hours and travel on short notice, with working weekends a strong possibility. Housing facilities are provided and groceries will be provided during the work schedule. Transportation from The Nature Conservancy office to the various preserves will be provided by The Nature Conservancy. Occasional overnight camping and/or extended periods away from base office MAY be required. This is a seasonal position from April 5 to May 28, 2010.
Qualifications: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
" High school diploma and 0-1 years of experience.
" Prescribed and/or wildland fire experience preferred, but not mandatory. Qualified as or able to meet qualifications for FFT2, including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. Candidates lacking elements of this training may be considered and training opportunities afforded if selected for one of the crews.
" Technicians will be required to attend and pass TNC sponsored fire and equipment training during the first full week of employment. Training time is paid at normal salary rate.
" Excellent physical condition, including the ability to carry a 45 pound pack over 3 miles of level terrain in 45 minutes or less.
" Ability to work well with a wide variety of people in stressful conditions and to follow assignments closely.
" Excellent verbal communication skills.
" Ability to perform hard physical work for extended and irregular periods, under adverse conditions and in all extremes of weather and darkness.
" Must have valid drivers license, safe driving record to operate a TNC vehicle.
" Ability to safely operate an ATV and manual transmission vehicle preferred.
" General vehicle/equipment maintenance experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Burn Crew Member participates in wildland fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, etc. All TNC staff actively participating on a prescribed burn must be qualified as a FFT2. The Burn Crew Member will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. May perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire. This is a short-term job (6 months or less).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
" High school diploma and 0-1 year of related experience.
" Qualified as or able to meet qualifications for Fire Fighter Type 2.
" Experience operating various types of equipment.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
The Burn Crew Member may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
" require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
" present frequent possibility of injury
" require long hours in isolated settings
Salary: $9.00 to $12.50/hour DOE
Last Date to apply: January 22, 2010
Website: www.nature.org/careers
Contact: Sonia Winter
E-mail: swinter@tnc.org(Preferred)
Phone: 218-498-2679