Wilderness Fuels Module Crew Lead

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is rooted in place; and driven by people. We work alongside rural & tribal communities to restore forests, strengthen economies, and build a more resilient future.

Position Overview

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment in cooperation with Lassen Volcanic National Park is hiring one Wilderness Fuels Module crew lead to lead an eight-person crew performing fuels management in LAVO to promote future prescribed and/or managed fire activities in wilderness areas of the park. Key responsibilities:

• Lead the WFM crew in safely felling, bucking and limbing trees using non-mechanized equipment.
• Create fireline using non-mechanized equipment.
• Rearrange fuels either by piling or lopping and scattering, depending on fuel loading and prescription.
• Supervise Sierra Institute’s youth corps, “P-CREW” on occasional visits throughout the season to assist on the work site.
• Help plan crew work and assess progress towards objectives, manage crew safety, and assist with training crew members.
• Oversee tool maintenance, work site activities, and camp life to ensure that tasks are being done correctly, and in accordance with Leave No Trace guidelines.
• Work with project partners at Lassen Volcanic National Park to interpret and implement silvicultural prescriptions.