DPW Fuel Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Fuel Operations Manager both plans part‑time in the pre‑season and oversees full‑time during the event, the propane operations and liquid fuel operations in Black Rock City for the Burning Man event. Operations include the BRC Fuel Safety Program for BRC Participants specific to Art, Theme Camps, and Mutant Vehicles, in addition to mobile fuel delivery routes, and the fueling stations for BRC Operations, Vendors, and other event critical groups.

They will ensure that DPW Fuel operations are conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety, timeliness, and professionalism.

This temporary, eligible for benefits role is:

• From February - July:
  Full‑Time, Exempt, based fully remote.
• From August - September:
  Full‑Time, Exempt, based on‑site out of Black Rock City, Nevada.
• From October - October:
  Full‑Time, Exempt, based fully remote.

The Final date to receive applications for this role is 5:00pm PST on March 6, 2026.

• Manage the planning, logistics, budgeting, and hiring for the DPW Fuel Department in collaboration with the DPW Personnel Manager and other Fuel managers.
• Work with the DPW Utilities Superintendent pre‑season to reserve both liquid fuel and propane tanks for the event.
• Work with the DPW Utilities Superintendent to create the schedule for the number of fuel deliveries needed from the Fuel Vendor for each day from July 15th through September 15th, by the end of May and send it to the Vendor.
• Alongside the DPW Utilities Superintendent, work pre‑season with vendors and event partners, including Commissary Vendor, BLM, and Law Enforcement, to see that their on‑site fuel tank needs are met.
• Review and update Fuel Depot layouts including storage and transfer areas for all fuels, safe electrical layouts, and provide all necessary safety equipment for operating the stations.
• Collaborate with DPW Utilities Superintendent on outgoing communications to Communications, Website, Placement, DMV, and Art Departments on fuel availability and registration process for the upcoming season.
• Works with DPW Utilities Superintendent and other Burning Man departments including Government Relations, LNT/Compliance, FAST, and Event Operations to maintain safe fuel storage regulations and compliance within Black Rock City.
• Support the DPW Fuel Accounts Manager through the registration process as fuel users are contacted to understand, estimate, and prioritize their needs.
• Submit purchasing requests for the Fuel Department to the DPW Utilities Superintendent.
• Oversee the collection of information for the Staff Camp and distribution of requests so adequate resources and housing are provided for the Crew.
• Provide the fuel crew with safety training for fuel delivery and handling. Organize required HAZMAT training.

• Tactfully manage, organize, delegate appropriately to, and empower the DPW Fuel Department Managers. Reassign and redirect workflow using education, empowerment, and delegation when appropriate or necessary, monitoring team morale and setting manageable work expectations. Oversee their management of Fuel Team staff and volunteers.
• Proactively take the lead on the training of management so that they may successfully train crew members under their chain of command.
• Embody and cultivate the leadership qualities of the Burning Man Organization to empower staff to do their best work and be the best people they can be. Provide a strong example of leadership and mentor staff to ensure a successful event season.
• Create and actively manage staff work schedules, and log and report crew work hours by established deadlines weekly.
• This role will be required to be on call overnight as Manager‑On‑Duty, in rotation with other Operations Managers.
• Lead meetings for DPW Fuel staff, attend and support crew attendance to Team Meetings and DPW Morning Meetings; collect and disseminate critical information about on‑playa happenings.
• Review and teach the BRC Rain Contingency Plan, Fuel Spill Response Plan, Burning Man Integrated Plan, and all emergency response plans; understand when to execute each with your team.
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