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Fire and Stewardship Crew Member

USA The Nature Conservancy

El Dorado Springs, Missouri

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$18 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Car Rentals, Community Health, Conservation, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Government, Firefighting, First Aid, Fitness, Hand Tools, Human Factors, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Multicultural, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship
LOCATION
El Dorado Springs, Missouri
POSTED
8 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) will assist in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and other preserve maintenance tasks. The FSCM will participate in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FSCM will aid in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, community health monitoring and other tasks. As part of the FSCM's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast new burn and stewardship techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional conservation community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in prescribed fire activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies). May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

We're Looking for You:

FSCMs should come with some experience or capability to perform basic maintenance on hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and trailers. FSCMs will perform preserve management and regional stewardship duties in late summer and when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire, so being prepared for a flexible work schedule is necessary. Members will be expected to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Crew members will work in operations with a high stress team environment under close supervision. FSCMs should be prepared for crew housing, where crew members will be in close proximity both during and after work hours. Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills are necessary in this team environment. Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) will be based out of Wah'Kon-Tah Prairie in El Dorado Springs, MO and work throughout the Upper Osage Plains. FSCMs will be expected to travel statewide on occasion. Housing is provided. There may be an occasional need to camp for short durations. Start date for FSCMs will be late July 2024. The season will end on November 20, 2026.

What You'll Bring:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have certifications for: Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700.B). See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm
  • Will be expected to achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual (arduous pack test).
  • Experience operating various types of equipment.
  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver's license).

Desired Qualifications
  • Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • 6 months -1 year of related experience.
  • Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

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. 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.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $17.00- $18.00 per hour, with housing provided. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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