Natural Resource Technician 3 - Forest Inventory Crew Leader (PCN 10-9849)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forest Inventory Crew Leader in Fairbanks. This position leads field crews of 2-4 members in remote areas of Interior Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data following established protocols. The role involves overseeing and ensuring the quality of data collection, providing guidance on standardized protocols, and navigating challenging terrain. The Crew Leader will implement safe aviation and field operations, troubleshoot field equipment, and assist with logistical operations, including maintaining and organizing field gear. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and technical experience in the Forest Inventory and Analysis program. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection manages Alaska's forests sustainably while leading wildland fire management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs statewide. FIA personnel support this mission by collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service to establish and inventory permanent research plots across Alaska using standardized national protocols.

Requirements

• One year of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska.
• OR Any combination of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska and college course work from an accredited institution totaling one year where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.
• Academic Transcripts (if using education to meet minimum qualifications).
• Valid driver's license.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Forest Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of silviculture and forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, conducting inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Must be physically fit, capable of carrying heavy packs, and prepared for off-trail hiking, as well as working in small aircraft, helicopters, boats, and tight quarters with constant background noise.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to carry and use firearms for wildlife protection.
• Must have excellent physical conditioning.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in aviation operations.
• Proficiency in backcountry navigation.
• Proficiency in ecological field measurements.
• Training in wilderness medicine.
• Training in wildlife and firearms safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews of 2-4 members in remote areas of Interior Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data following established protocols.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of forestry, botanical, and geographic data collection, providing guidance on standardized protocols and procedures.
• Navigate challenging terrain, implement safe aviation and field operations, and troubleshoot field equipment under varying environmental conditions.
• Assist with logistical operations, including maintaining and organizing field gear.
• Contribute to the overall success of project scheduling and execution.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work, monitor, and access some of the most remote areas in Alaska.
• Avenues to gain proficiency in aviation operations, backcountry navigation, and ecological field measurements.
• Training in wilderness medicine.
• Training in wildlife and firearms safety.
• Valuable exposure to the diverse career opportunities available within the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection.
• Pathway for professional growth and advancement in natural resource management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree