Southwest Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator
Santa Fe, NM, United States Hybrid
$57,200–$70,720 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator will coordinate projects within the Guild’s fire management program in New Mexico, which seeks to find innovative ways to build fire adapted communities and landscapes by increasing implementation of prescribed fire on private and public land, creating training and education opportunities, increasing collaboration, and broadening the definition of fire management. This position supports programs including the All Hands All Lands Burn Network and the Forest Stewards Youth Corps Fire and Fuels Crews, in addition to other existing programs and landscapes across the region. This position spans both field and office responsibilities including planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild, supporting partner burn efforts, and supervising field-based prescribed fire crews. This position will also support wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes. This job will work to create a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts. The position will work across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities. The Project Coordinator will provide planning and logistical support to ensure project completion.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field OR three years of experience of professional work in fire management, fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field
- Prescribed fire and/or wildfire experience, and NWCG qualification as FFT1
- Chainsaw experience and FAL3 qualifications
- Proven leadership and experience leading crews in prescribed fire or wildfire operations
- Ability to work in difficult weather conditions, navigate in rough terrain, and accommodate a flexible schedule to take advantage of prescribed burn windows
- Strong logistical skills to coordinate and support prescribed burn operations
- Proven dedication to operational safety
- Strong self-direction and project management skills to complete projects under deadlines
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team
- Strong technical writing skills and effective knowledge of common software applications
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive off-road in challenging conditions