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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Senior Burn Crew Member in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ready to be a part of wildland fire operations? Join us as a Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) and be at the heart of the action! From ignition to mop-up, you\'ll tackle tasks like preparing fire lines and monitoring post-burn activities. But that\'s not all - your journey with us means continuous growth. Master new techniques and equipment to level up your skills and certifications. In addition, you\'ll build strong relationships within the fire community and the local areas in which we operate where, at this moment in time, you will have the unique opportunity to be an integral part of a startup crew in a new location for TNC. You\'ll be coming in on the ground floor of a new wildland fire program and directly assisting with its growth and development not only within the TNC community but also with newly formed State, Federal, Tribal & Non-Profit Partners. Come join TNC and apply today! WHAT YOU\'LL BRING High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (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 as a requirement for this position. See TNC Fire Management Manual Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual. Experience operating various types of equipment (e.g., 4-wheel drive vehicles, brush cutters, leaf blowers, chainsaw, etc.) Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g., First Aid, CPR) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability and willingness to live, work, learn, communicate, and contribute in a team environment. Ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome work challenges. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Experience managing volunteers or entry-level staff. Two or more years of experience in fire operations related experience in land management or a similar field. Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Web browsers). Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://talentally.com/job/senior-burn-crew-member-3