Prescribed Fire Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Fire Manager overseeing prescribed fire leadership in Arizona and New Mexico for The Nature Conservancy. Implementing fire management strategies to achieve ecological resilience and forest stewardship outcomes.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire management leadership, including prescribed fire planning and implementation, while effectively building partnerships with public agencies and Tribal governments. Proven ability to lead teams in high-stress environments and support professional development in fire training.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fire Management LeadershipPrescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)Strategic Thinking in Fire ManagementCollaboration with PartnersSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Fire ManagementPrescribed Fire PlanningWildfire Response SupportFire TrainingReviewing Fire Management PlansDeveloping Burn Unit PlansConservation PlanningLandscape PrioritizationNatural Resource ManagementOperational Leadership

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipCollaborationHigh-Stress Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

Standard Business Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Prescribed FireFire Capacity CoordinationPublic AgenciesTribal GovernmentsNGOs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide fire management leadership in Arizona and New Mexico.
Implement priority prescribed fire and coordinate fire capacity across programs.
Support prescribed fire planning, implementation, and staffing.
Build partnerships with public agencies, Tribal governments, and NGOs.
Oversee prescribed fire, wildfire response support, and fire training.
Review and approve fire management plans and prescribed burn plans.
Participate as a key member of planning and leadership teams for Arizona and New Mexico programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in fire management, natural resource management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications for Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), including required coursework and experience, or be able to achieve this qualification within the first 12 months of hire.
Experience developing and applying strategic thinking to fire management, conservation priorities, or natural resource programs.
Experience reviewing prescribed burn unit plans and site fire management plans.
Experience supporting fire training, qualification pathways, and professional development.
Experience engaging in or supporting conservation planning and landscape prioritization.
Experience working collaboratively with partners.
Supervisory or leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in high-stress or operational environments.
Experience using standard business applications to support planning and documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits