Prescribed Fire and Stewardship Technician
Core
Provides technical leadership and support for prescribed fire and land stewardship programs, managing burns, equipment, and conservation strategies in Kentucky.
Role type
Senior IC prescribed fire and stewardship technician
Builds
Prescribed burn plans, fire management strategies, and conservation projects
Domain
Natural resource management / Wildland fire management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescribed fire management, Squad Boss (FFT1) certification, Wildland Faller qualification, fire equipment operation, ArcGIS, GPS, herbicide application, budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Single Resources Boss (ENGB) or Firing Boss (FIRB) certification, 5+ years experience, ecological land management principles
Technologies
ArcGIS, Avenza Maps, GPS, Microsoft Products
Responsibilities
Lead fire squads and maintain firebreaks, develop burn and land management plans, monitor vegetation and fire effects, manage equipment and supplies, coordinate with partners and stakeholders, supervise staff and volunteers, apply herbicides, maintain physical fitness for arduous conditions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC