Prescribed Fire Manager

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🌵 Arizona, New Mexico – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote 🌶️ New Mexico – Remote

💵 $78k - $92k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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The Nature Conservancy

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1951

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Non-profit • Environmental

The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.

📋 Description

• Provide fire management leadership in Arizona and New Mexico. • Implement priority prescribed fire and coordinate fire capacity across programs. • Support prescribed fire planning, implementation, and staffing. • Build partnerships with public agencies, Tribal governments, and NGOs. • Oversee prescribed fire, wildfire response support, and fire training. • Review and approve fire management plans and prescribed burn plans. • Participate as a key member of planning and leadership teams for Arizona and New Mexico programs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in fire management, natural resource management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications for Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), including required coursework and experience, or be able to achieve this qualification within the first 12 months of hire. • Experience developing and applying strategic thinking to fire management, conservation priorities, or natural resource programs. • Experience reviewing prescribed burn unit plans and site fire management plans. • Experience supporting fire training, qualification pathways, and professional development. • Experience engaging in or supporting conservation planning and landscape prioritization. • Experience working collaboratively with partners. • Supervisory or leadership experience. • Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in high-stress or operational environments. • Experience using standard business applications to support planning and documentation.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health care benefits • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match • Parental leave • Accrued paid time off • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Employee assistance program • Other life and work well-being benefits