Job Opening – Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist

Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist

Central Platte NRD (CPNRD) is accepting applications for a Prescribed Fire Specialist.  Computer skills, prescribed burn planning and implementation experience required.  Complete job description below.
This is a full time grant-funded position with competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement.  Announcement open until filled.

Applications can be emailed to: Lyndon Vogt:  vogt@cpnrd.org – (308) 385-6282 and/or Andy Bishop andy_bishop@fws.gov – (308) 380-8691 or mail to:
Attn: General Manager
Central Platte Natural Resources District
215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island NE 68803

Job Description
Title:  Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist
Location:  Central Platte Natural Resources District, 215 Kaufman Ave. Grand Island NE 68803

Description:  The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) is accepting applications for the position of Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist located at the Grand Island, Nebraska, NRD office. Computer skills, prescribed burn planning and implementation experience required. Salary $50,000 – $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience.  This is a full-time grant funded position. Initial grant funding has been secured for 3 years.  Benefits include vacation & sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.  Closing date for applications is October 31, with the announcement remaining open until position filled. Applications must be submitted to the Central Platte Natural Resources District.  To apply: please send a complete resume and Cover letter to:

Responsibilities:  Successful applicant will be responsible for completing and submitting approximately 35 prescribed burn plans per year.  Plans must meet or exceed United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Prescribed Burn Implementation guidelines (NE-ECS-72) as outlined for Nebraska. Employee will also assist in the successful completion of prescribed burn unit site preparation,  prescribed burn implementation, and other duties as assigned to meet CPNRD operational needs.

Prerequisites:  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.  Applicant must have experience writing prescribed burn plans and be able to secure USDA NRCS – Nebraska JAA (Job Approval Authority) for prescribed fire planning.  Applicant must have successfully completed training (NRCS or National Wildfire Coordinating Group – NWCG) for prescribed burn planning.  Applicant must have successfully completed NWCG S130/S190 Basic Wildland Fire Training.  Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft and GIS software utilized in prescribed fire planning.  Applicant must have a college degree related to Natural Sciences related field such as Biology, Range, or Fire Ecology, or an Associate’s degree in Fire Science related to wildland or prescribed fire AND two years experience with prescribed fire. Applicant must be able to pass a DOT physical examination and the NWCG Work Capacity Test for prescribed fire.

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