Altamaha Stewardship and Fire Assistant Manager
Core
Lead prescribed fire operations, land stewardship, and conservation programs on protected lands in Georgia, serving as advanced fireline leadership moving towards Burn Boss qualification.
Role type
Senior IC land stewardship and fire management specialist
Builds
Prescribed fire operations, ecological restoration projects, and conservation management plans
Domain
Natural resource management / Forestry / Conservation
Required skills
Prescribed fire leadership, Burn Boss qualification path, NWCG SRB qualification, FFT2 qualification, staff and volunteer supervision, budget oversight, contract management, timber management, invasive species management, heavy machinery operation, grant administration
Preferred skills
Longleaf pine ecosystem expertise, media relations, training development, partnership building with government and private landowners
Technologies
Word, Excel, web browsers
Responsibilities
Write burn plans and prepare units for prescribed burns; direct fireline activities for seasonal staff, crew members, and volunteers; supervise interns and volunteers including hiring and training; manage program administration including budget, contracts, and reporting; maintain stewardship vehicles and equipment; oversee ecological monitoring and invasive species removal; lead community outreach and media relations; coordinate training for partners and staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities