Job 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:

Attn: General Manager

Central Platte Natural Resources District

215 Kaufman Ave.

Grand Island NE 68803

Website: www.cpnrd.org

email: vogt@cpnrd.org - (308) 385-6282

and/or andy_bishop@fws.gov - (308) 380-8691

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.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program
Work Location: In person