GANNETT GLACIER CREW (PCNs 10-N17067-77)

State Of Alaska•Palmer, AK

7d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 positions in Palmer, Alaska, to serve as Entry-Level Crew Members on the GANNETT GLACIER TYPE II IA CREW. This position is open to all applicants. What You Will Be Doing: Duties include fire suppression actions, including: Digging hand line and using power saws and water pumps Maintaining fire gear readiness and working on hazard fuels mitigation projects Work may entail piling limbs and slash, assisting in burn operations, and climbing and pruning trees Position may operate chainsaws under the direct supervision of higher-level positions Other duties include personal gear and equipment maintenance (nozzles, hose, chainsaws, tools, and personal gear) Mission and Values/Culture: The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Mat-Su/Southwest Area Office proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. The Gannett Glacier Type II IA Crew is a State of Alaska Fire Crew whose main objective is to support our local area and Alaska with a production-oriented fire management service and all-hazard response. Gannett Glacier is dedicated to overcoming all odds at the individual and crew levels to provide a production-oriented fire management service. Our goal is to build firefighters and leaders through hard work and dedication. Duty, Respect, and Integrity are applied to all aspects of our work as professional wildland firefighters.

Requirements

Must be eighteen years of age.
Applicant must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator' Guide. This test requires that the applicant complete a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less.
Must possess an Alaska driver's license.
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; must be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; must be available for assignments in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; must fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters; and handling hazardous materials.
Some positions require a commercial driver license with appropriate endorsements.
Proof of enrollment or completion of the following courses: S-130/S-190/L-180/I-100/IS-700.

Responsibilities

Fire suppression actions, including: Digging hand line and using power saws and water pumps
Maintaining fire gear readiness and working on hazard fuels mitigation projects
Work may entail piling limbs and slash, assisting in burn operations, and climbing and pruning trees
Position may operate chainsaws under the direct supervision of higher-level positions
Personal gear and equipment maintenance (nozzles, hose, chainsaws, tools, and personal gear)

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year