The Nature Conservancy in Central Washington is hiring a Cooperative Fire Director (CFD).
The CFD will be the lead staff member within the Washington Chapter’s new programmatic effort focused on accelerating ecological fire to build wildfire resilience in frontline communities of Central and Eastern Washington. Work location is flexible within the dry forest region of Central Washington, but ability to be on-site at TNC locations in Washington is required.
This position requires the following minimum qualifications:
• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet NWCG qualifications for RxB2, including coursework and experience requirements. See the Conservancy’s Fire Management Manual for a full explanation of qualification requirements: http://www.tncfiremanual.org/BurnBoss.htm.
• Experience directing prescribed fire operations.
• Annually pass physical fitness testing at the arduous level.
• Experience leading effectively in stressful situations.
• 3 to 5 years related experience in fire operations or ecological land management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using ESRI software ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and mobile applications Collector or Field Maps
Applications due August 8 (extended).
TO APPLY
To apply for job ID #51740, submit your resume and required cover letter online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. The application deadline is July 25, 2022 at 8:59 PM PST. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
