Southwest Prescribed Fire Manager
Core
Provides fire management leadership in Arizona and New Mexico by directly implementing priority prescribed fire, coordinating fire capacity across programs, and advancing dry forest restoration objectives.
Role type
Senior IC prescribed fire manager
Builds
Prescribed fire operations and collaborative fire management capacity for dry forest and fire-adapted ecosystems
Domain
Conservation / Wildland Fire Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescribed fire operations, fire behavior analysis, incident command coordination, partnership development, fire safety compliance, strategic planning, Indigenous fire stewardship collaboration, training and certification management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Type 2 Burn Boss certification, experience with Tribal fire programs, knowledge of cultural burning practices, interagency coordination experience
Technologies
Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS), Fire Management Manual, Incident Command System
Responsibilities
Directly implement prescribed fire operations, review and approve fire management and burn plans, mentor and designate Burn Bosses, provide ignition authorizations, facilitate Incident Command coordination for wildfires, build partnerships with public agencies and Tribal governments, ensure compliance with fire safety standards, oversee internal fire program reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC