Illinois Burn Crew Member 55440

at The Nature Conservancy in Carterville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

  OFFICE LOCATION

Carterville, Illinois, USA

#Li-Onsite

#Open until filled

This is a full-time (35+ hours a week), permanent position located in Carterville, Illinois. We are seeking 2 Burn Crew Members.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Burn Crew Members (2) (BCMS) will participate in the preparation and implementation of prescribed fire, wildfire suppression, maintaining equipment, and other stewardship activities as assigned. As part of the BCM's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn 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 fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee).

Responsibilities & Scope:

• Work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared goals in fire management and forest stewardship.
• Perform non-native invasive species removal, timber stand improvement, and other stewardship activities to meet workload demands or when conditions/seasonality are not conducive to fire.
• Safely perform tasks while maintaining a high level of situational awareness to ensure crew safety.
• Work in a high stress, goal-oriented, team environment.
• Maintain flexibility to quickly change tasks/roles and work within varying frameworks of command structure.
• Perform arduous work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Some projects and activities may require long days (10+ hour shifts), working weekends, and extended out-of-state travel. Out-of-state assignments are optional and include prescribed fire assistance in the late spring, wildfire assignments in the summer, and training opportunities throughout the year.

This is a full-time (35+ hours a week), permanent position located in Carterville, Illinois.