Rx Burn Operations Coordinator

The Rx Burn Operations Coordinator at The Great Basin Institute in South Lake Tahoe, CA, supports prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction operations. Responsibilities include coordinating training, field readiness, and crew operations while providing leadership and mentorship. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work in dynamic outdoor environments. No degree is mentioned as a qualification.
The Rx Burn Operations Coordinator supports prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin through the Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC), a program of the Great Basin Institute (GBI), by coordinating training, field readiness, and day-to-day crew operations. Working in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), this position provides field leadership, operational support, and mentorship to crew leads and crew members engaged in prescribed fire and fuels reduction work. The Coordinator helps ensure crews are trained, equipped, and prepared to safely carry out project work including burn preparation, ignition support, holding, mop-up, patrol, hose lay installation, pump operations, and related fuels reduction activities. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in dynamic outdoor environments. Work is conducted in field and backcountry settings, often in steep, uneven, or otherwise...