WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECH 2-3 / Pioneer Peak IHC Overhead (PCN 10-9816, +3)

State Of Alaska•Palmer, AK

3d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 positions in Palmer, Alaska. This position is open to all applicants. What You Will Be Doing: Provide daily supervision for 10-20 Firefighters on a Type I Interagency Hotshot Crew. Perform as an Incident Commander during the initial attack of low complexity wildland fires, lead firing and holding operations on initial attack or extended attack fires, provide input on fire line placement, and provide thorough safety briefings for assigned firefighters. Ability and experience in instructing NWCG courses and willingness to develop and lead training in basic wildland fire principles. Digging hand lines, operating power saws, and water pumps. Position may operate chainsaws and teach their use to subordinates. Position requires completing various administrative duties throughout the year. Mission and Values/Culture: The Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crew is a State of Alaska Wildfire Crew whose main objective is to support Alaska and the United States with a production-oriented fire management service and all hazard response. Pioneer Peak IHC is a group of 25 individuals dedicated to overcoming all odds together to provide a reliable and competent crew of Type 1 Wildland Fire Operators. Our goal is to build better people, firefighters, and leaders through hard work and dedication. Duty, Respect, and Integrity are applied to all aspects of our work as professional wildland firefighters. Benefits of Joining Our Team: As a Leader on Pioneer Peak IHC, you will work with a highly efficient, very productive team that uses clear communication and aggressive tactics to accomplish goals safely and effectively. You will push yourself mentally and physically to help the crew grow and improve daily. You will be a part of something greater than yourself and have a sense of family and civic purpose. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Based out of Palmer, Alaska. Dispatched nationally and to Canada to respond to fires and all risk incidents. Working and living in remote environments with no internet or cell service. 14-21 days hiking to work and performing manual labor tasks. You will be committed to incidents for 100+ days a year and will sleep in a tent most nights. Working as a single resource or as part of a team. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work. Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications.
Applicant must pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator's 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.
Applicant must possess an Alaska driver's license.
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; stand-by or recall status during the fire season; availability for assignments in and out of the area that requires absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; flying in small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters; and handling hazardous materials.
Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
Proof of FFT1/ICT5/FAL2 qualification via Red Card or IQCS/IQS Master Record.
Resume.
Three professional references.
Driver's license.
Passport (if you have one).
This position requires frequent travel within Alaska, Canada & the Lower 48 States, for periods of up to 30 days.
This position requires a commitment to working long hours, sometimes exceeding 16 hours per day.
This position requires the ability to work and live in remote, primitive locations with a limited ability to communicate with our friends & family while on assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision for 10-20 Firefighters on a Type I Interagency Hotshot Crew.
Perform as an Incident Commander during the initial attack of low complexity wildland fires, lead firing and holding operations on initial attack or extended attack fires, provide input on fire line placement, and provide thorough safety briefings for assigned firefighters.
Ability and experience in instructing NWCG courses and willingness to develop and lead training in basic wildland fire principles.
Digging hand lines, operating power saws, and water pumps.
Position may operate chainsaws and teach their use to subordinates.
Position requires completing various administrative duties throughout the year.

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