About BurnBot
BurnBot was built by fire practitioners, scientists, and foresters to tackle one of today’s toughest challenges: reducing fuels at the pace and scale needed to protect people, communities, and landscapes.
From fire mitigation and fuels management to timber operations, we deliver safe, precise, and holistic solutions. Whether protecting powerlines, homes, forests, or habitats, our approach combines innovation and partnership to meet today’s wildfire risks with confidence.
The Role
BurnBot is seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead regional field operations and serve
as the senior operational leader responsible for execution, workforce leadership, safety,
logistics, and production performance within an assigned geographic region.
The Regional Director is the operational heartbeat of BurnBot field implementation. This role
serves as the critical integration point between Program Directors, Project Managers,
Operations leadership, field crews, and BurnBot Intelligence systems.
Regional Directors are responsible for translating project plans and operational objectives into
safe, efficient, and sustainable field execution while maintaining alignment with BurnBot
operational standards, reporting systems, and regional production goals.
This role requires strong operational leadership, workforce development capability, equipment
and logistics coordination, customer engagement, and the ability to lead in fast-moving
operational environments.
The pay range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. Placement within the range depends on experience, certifications, and skills. This role is exempt.
Responsibilities
Lead all regional field operations across forestry, fuels, infrastructure and wildfire support projects
Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, crew leaders, operators, and field personnel
Support hiring, onboarding, workforce development, performance management, and advancement pathways
Own regional production, safety, quality, and operational performance
Execute project plans in accordance with guidelines provided by Project Managers and Program Directors
Support operational planning, implementation, scheduling, and execution forecasting
Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in forestry, fuels, fire, infrastructure, heavy equipment, or field operations
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured under company policy (this role requires driving company vehicles and trailers to remote job sites)
Demonstrated experience managing multi-crew operational environments
Strong understanding of operational logistics, workforce coordination, and production management
Excellent customer service skills, including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset
An essential function of this job is the physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 50 lbs with regularity, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to communicate effectively
Preferred Qualifications
NWCG qualifications and active wildland fire experience
Experience with mechanized forestry or fuels operations
Experience with mastication systems, heavy equipment, utility vegetation management, or prescribed fire operations
Existing relationships with USFS, BLM, state agencies, tribal entities, or utility partners
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Fire Science, Operations Management, or related field experience
Passion for BurnBot’s mission
Still interested? Please apply by visiting BurnBot.com/Careers, or by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com.
BurnBot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, military or veteran status, status as a protected or honorably discharged veteran, reproductive health decisionmaking, primary language, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, request for family care or medical leave, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, or any combination of these characteristics.
Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screen, conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, including fair chance laws under which qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are considered for employment.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at (415) 795-9124 x 1010 or careers@burnbot.com.
