JOBS BOARD
AFE is pleased to share announcements about job openings in fire ecology, fire management, and the environmental sector. If you would like to add a job posting to this page, please fill out this form. Note that job descriptions may be formatted differently on our website for consistency. Email any questions to the following address: communications@fireecology.net.
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The National Interagency Fire Center has an excellent website to share career resources and specific information for federal agencies.
Careers in Fire and Fuels is a course at the University of Idaho that includes guest speakers from diverse wildland fire and fuels positions. You can watch the recorded presentations at anytime.
The Green Jobs Board is a great resource to search for jobs in the climate space.
FireUp is America's first careers platform exclusively dedicated to fire and forestry jobs, community, and well-being.
Fire Research and Management Exchange Systems (FRAMES) has a current announcements and jobs board.
Many fire jobs can be found on Indeed (e.g. keyword search “wildland fire”, “prescribed fire”, etc.), even for government agencies.
Wildland fire can also often be found on conservation-focused job boards such as Conservation Job Board and the Texas A&M Wildlife Job Board.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) regularly hires wildland fire professionals at varying levels. Details on current postings can be found here (keyword search “fire”).
Internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships, and scholarships funded by the US government and private sector organizations and administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) can be found on the Zintellect website. Search by keyword “fire.”
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National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time position that will lead the national wildfire resilience enterprise program. The Wildfire Resilience Director will spearhead innovation, manage complex funding mechanisms, supervise program staff, and advance NFF’s program of work focused on making every acre of National Forests resilient to wildfire.
The Prescribed Fire Coordinator functions as both a leader and member within the prescribed fire community. They work with TNC staff, public agencies, landowners, and other partners to scale the use of prescribed fire for improved biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
In coordination with federal, state and local partners, the Engine Operator works to protect local communities while gaining valuable experience responding to wildland fire incidents, taking fire assignments and promoting responsible land stewardship and wildland fire awareness.
Join the Idaho Department of Lands Team to respond to wildland fires and assist in fire suppression efforts! In partnership with others, IDL safeguards 6.3 million acres and responds to hundreds of fires annually.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the department’s first ever fire management position.
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) postdoctoral scholar with expertise in fire modeling and remotely sensed data to support innovative research. This project will improve our understanding of the conditions under which fuel treatments effect wildfire behavior and to evaluate long term post fire impacts within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Fire burn scar.
This position is part of a partnership between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PFQF). The incumbent will conduct habitat management work on the Perry Wildlife Management Area and other wildlife areas.
As The Nature Conservancy’s Northwoods Module Leader, you will oversee a module (two Module Members) focused on prescribed fire and related stewardship activities.
This position in Palm Beach County, FL is responsible for conducting site inspections of vegetative maintenance of natural areas, clearing or treatment of natural areas; assessing conditions /damage of natural areas for prescribed fire; prepares and maintains equipment for prescribed fire activities on natural areas. Assists with prescribed burns, data entry, maintaining equipment, contractor oversight, and performs quick response maintenance activities as needed.
The Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council (WPFC) is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to build upon their successes and ultimately increase the state’s capacity for safe and effective prescribed fire. They will accomplish this advancement by expanding our programs and fundraising efforts to facilitate the growth needed in an already active and productive, largely volunteer organization.
This position is supported by a partnership between the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and Quail Forever, Inc. (QF). This unique project will focus on providing assistance and education to private landowners in the implementation of prescribed fire and other land management practices to benefit wildlife in Northeast Mississippi.
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is seeking a Monitoring and Research Field Crew Technician.
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is seeking a Monitoring and Research Field Crew Lead.
The Regional Lead for the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program will oversee training and outreach programming in prescribed fire, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development for their assigned region.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is looking for crew members for the Southeast Area Fuels Crew based in Moab, UT.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is looking for a Fuels Crew Lead who will supervise a 6-person State of Utah crew removing trees and brush in support of fuels reduction projects in communities throughout Southeast Utah. This position will report to the Moab Area Office but will work in communities from the mountains around Price, UT to the desert rivers as far south as Bluff, UT.
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is looking for an organized, independent, professional individual to implement projects throughout Southeast Utah. This position reports to the Southeast Area WUI Coordinator who is also based out of the Moab office.
These positions at Berkeley Forests provide broad support for achieving the mission of facilitating research, demonstration, and education. A wide variety of work experience conducting both research and management activities is provided under the supervision of multiple registered professional foresters.
This position at Berkeley Forests provides broad support for achieving the mission of facilitating research, demonstration, and education. They will work closely with professional forestry staff on forestry projects and supervise field crews of 3 to 7 people.
The Cultural Fire Management Council is seeking a Fire Coordinator who will work as part of a team that is highly motivated to restore fire processes across Yurok ancestral lands and beyond.
The Coordinator will develop, manage, and deliver programs and projects of the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network. The position will work to transfer fire science knowledge using printed and electronic resources, live events, and other networks to share information and deliver actionable science knowledge tailored to key audience. The coordinator will also work to help identify new fire science needs pertinent to the Southern Rockies geography for the JFSP.
Based in central North Dakota, The Nature Conservancy’s Cross Ranch Burn Crew Member (BCM) participates in wildland fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned.
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) who will participate in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.
The Nature Conservancy is seeking 4 Burn Crew/Stewardship Crew Members who will participate in wildland fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned in Clear Lake, South Dakota.
A fire-related opportunity is available for an MS degree training at Portland State University as part of the 2nd cohort in the Research and Education for Cascading Hazards And Resilient Group Engagement (RECHARGE NRT) sponsored by the US National Science Foundation using a transdisciplinary Social-Ecological-Technological Systems framework with the engagement of diverse community partners.
The Suffolk County Water Authority on behalf of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission is seeking three (3) individuals with experience/qualifications/course work in fire suppression and fire management heavy equipment use or related fields, to serve as a seasonal crew member for Prescribed Fire Operations conducted under the Commission’s comprehensive prescribed fire program for the Central Pine Barrens region
The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking on behalf of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission an individual with experience/qualifications/course work in fire suppression and fire management, heavy equipment operation or a related field, to serve as a seasonal Squad Boss (first line supervisory wildland firefighter) for prescribed fire operations conducted under the Commission’s comprehensive prescribed fire program for the Central Pine Barrens region.
The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking on behalf of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission an individual with experience/qualifications in fire suppression and management, heavy equipment operation, and supervision to provide leadership and oversight of prescribed fire management/control crew.
The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Fire program is working to support prescribed fire planning, implementation, and monitoring across Oregon. The Prescribed Fire Module Assistant will be an employee of The Nature Conservancy, based in one of three focal geographies, helping lead a new, 5 to 10-person prescribed fire module.
The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Fire program is working to support prescribed fire planning, implementation, and monitoring across Oregon. The Prescribed Fire Module Leader will be an employee of The Nature Conservancy, based in Klamath Falls, Oregon, leading a 5 to 10-person prescribed fire module.
