The Firefighter Type 1/Incident Commander Type 5 (FFT1/ICT5) oversees a squad of FFT2s in wildland fire activities, as directed by a Burn Boss, or other command position. This is a short-term, partnership position with US Forest Service to be located at William B. Bankhead National Forest in Double Springs, AL. The position term will begin January 14, 2019, and will end April 26, 2019. Housing will be provided by US Forest Service.
The FFT1/ICT5 participates in prescribed fire management activities including, but not limited to: ignition, holding, mop-up, preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, and post-burn monitoring. May perform other natural resource management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
As part of the incumbent’s ongoing professional development, he/she will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community as necessary. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short-term federal employee).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Function as both leader and member of a work team, in a high stress team environment.
- Convey work instructions to Squad as assigned.
- Monitor the progress of Squad toward achieving fire management goals.
- Makes decisions on the fireline based upon evaluation of fire behavior, available resources and judgment.
- Perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Qualified Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and Incident Commander Type 5 successful completion of FFT1/ICT5 task book.
- Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
- Experience supervising staff is required.
- Must achieve physical fitness standards as set by local Fire Manager.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years training in fire operations or other science-related field or related experience in land management.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to evaluate inputs in a rapidly changing work environment and make decisions that affect the safety and work of firefighters within squad.
- Personal computer familiarity.
- First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, UTV certification and GOV license.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.