Contact Name: Jenifer Huckabone
Company/Organization/Agency: The Student Conservation Association
Address: 4601 N. Fairfax Frive, Suite 900, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22203 United States
Email Address: jhuckabone@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (703) 842-4206
Job Title: Prescribed Fire Corps Crew Leader
Job Description: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire young adults for the Preservation Fire Corps. The leader will work and live with a crew of four members (18+) that will conduct prescribed burns, prepare fire lines, and complete other conservation tasks under the supervision of a project partner. These crew members will come from diverse backgrounds and may not have fire experience. The leader must have a current fire certifications and 1-2 years of wildfire or prescribed burning experience. In addition to having strong conservation work skills, we are looking for a leader that is emotionally mature and can motivate and inspire his or her crew members. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis and we are looking to fill this position immediately.
Program Dates: ASAP – May 2021 (backfill position)
Training Dates: Dates to be determined and based on experience
Location: Davy Crockett National Forest (Kennard, TX) - US Forest Service
Primary Responsibilities:
Act as a crew leader for four young adults (18+) to inspire and teach crew members, promote healthy group dynamics, and facilitate effective and productive teamwork;
Function as a technical advisor, assisting in training corps members to complete quality work with guidance and direction from the US Forest Service supervisor;
Serve as a partnership representative managing relationships with the agency partner and ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects;
Perform tasks as a program administrator by communicating with SCA staff, completing documentation and managing a budget; and
Work variable hours (long days and/or weekend), at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
1 – 2 years of prescribed burning or wildland fire experience
Chainsaw experience (Game of Logging or S212 certification)
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Served as a crew leader for the SCA within the past 2 years
Experience managing crews of young adults in an outdoor setting and working with environmental agencies to plan and complete a project
Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. tractor, two-way radio, etc.)
Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation
Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers)
Clear communication via written, spoken, and graphical means
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a current red card;
1 – 2 years of prescribed burning or wildland fire experience;
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age;
Must have ability to legally work in the US;
Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required;
Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards;
Current First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of the season;
Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements and most occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
Compensation:
$650/week salary
Housing and field-based meals
Travel stipend ($1150)
Please email your interest to leaders@thesca.org with the “Prescribed Fire Corps Crew Leader” in the subject line so we may review your application. This is a backfill position so interviews will be conducted immediately and the position will be filled as soon as possible.
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org
Job Start Date: 3/29/2021
Application Deadline: 3/29/2021
Additional Information: To apply, follow the link http://thesca.force.com/members/NewRegistration and email leaders@thesca.org