Wildland Fire & Resource Tech 2 - Experienced Hotshot Firefighter - PIONEER PEAK (PCN 10-N17038-50)

State Of Alaska•Palmer, AK

3d•$27

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 positions in Palmer, Alaska, to serve as Experienced Hotshot Firefighters on the PIONEER PEAK IHC. This position is open to all applicants. What You Will Be Doing: Digging hand line, operating 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 maintenance of personal gear and equipment (nozzles, hoses, chainsaws, tools, and personal gear). 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 Crew Member on Pioneer Peak, you will work with a highly efficient, very productive team that uses strong communication and aggressive tactics to accomplish goals safely and effectively. You will push yourself mentally and physically to achieve things you never thought possible. 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. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. 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. Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

Requirements

Six months of trainee or entry level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience.
The required experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certification.
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.
Applicant must possess an Alaska driver's license.
Proof of FFT2 qualification via Red Card or IQCS/IQS Master Record.
Resume.
Valid driver's license.
Passport, if you have one.
Three professional references.

Responsibilities

Digging hand line, operating 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.
Maintenance of personal gear and equipment (nozzles, hoses, 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