2027 Uwharrie Prescribed Fire/Fuels Seasonal Crewmember
Core
Seasonal crewmember for prescribed fire operations and natural resource management projects in central North Carolina.
Role type
Seasonal field crewmember (prescribed fire & fuels reduction)
Builds
Prescribed fire projects, timber stand improvement, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, wetland restoration
Domain
Forestry / Natural Resource Management / Wildland Fire
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating chainsaws, using hand tools, implementing prescribed burns, operating forestry equipment, working in difficult weather conditions, working on steep terrain, risk management, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Firefighter Type 2 (FFT-2) currency, Wilderness First Responder certification, mechanical ability
Technologies
Chainsaws, hand tools, hose lays, backpack sprayers, portable pumps, engines
Responsibilities
Participate in prescribed fire operations at the direction of a Burn Boss, operate chainsaws and other equipment, maintain crew supplies and vehicles, assist with timber stand improvement and invasive species removal, travel for extended periods and work outside normal business hours
Seniority
Seasonal, entry-to-mid level field worker