WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECHNICIAN 3 / PREVENTION OFFICER (PCN 10-9452)

State of Alaska•Palmer, AK

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician/Prevention Officer position in Palmer. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: Initial Attack Firefighting: Use knowledge of wildland fire strategies and tactics to suppress fires. Be proficient as a firefighter and be able to lead or fill in as necessary on an emerging incident. Operational Preparedness and Training: Ensure readiness for fire response in body, mind, and equipment. Continue learning and honing skills. Help facilitate training for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel. Fire Prevention and Investigation: Participate in prescribed burns and fuels treatment projects. Secure fire origins and contribute to fire investigations for potential civil or criminal cases. Enforcement and Compliance: Issue warnings and citations as per regulation. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with Alaska burn permits and recommended safety measures. Public Education and Outreach: Assist with community outreach initiatives to educate the public on fire safety and risk reduction. Be aware of current fire conditions and be able to express them. Mission and Values/Culture: The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Mat-Su Area, proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, forest management, and fire prevention. Joining this dedicated team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that protects millions of acres of forests, communities, and natural resources. Our work demands individuals who are responsible, capable leaders and prepared to perform strenuous outdoor tasks safely and effectively. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Take part in meaningful work, helping make Mat-Su area communities safer from wildfire risk. Help train future leaders in fire. Opportunities to work on personal qualifications. Health & retirement benefits. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is based out of the Mat-Su Area Office located at 101 Airport Road in Palmer, Alaska. Many of the duties performed in this job require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors on all terrain and in all weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods away from home. Duties include, but are not limited to, the ability to carry 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and climb. A work capacity test, or "pack" test, that measures candidates' physical fitness, is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates must pass the "arduous" level for a firefighting position. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Oral and Written Communication: Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data and information. Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

Requirements

Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience, of which at least six months was at the developmental level. The required developmental experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications. Because there are different specialty areas in this field, recruitment and selection will be made from among those candidates who meet the experience and the basic National Incident Qualification System training requirements specifically listed within the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support.
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. An individual without an Alaska driver's license, who meets the minimum age and experience requirements, may apply for the vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon acquisition of an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; 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; flying in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters, and handling hazardous materials.
Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
A red card or Master IQS Record is required to be attached at the time of application.
Resume
3 Professional References
Valid driver's license
Requires frequent travel within Alaska and to the Lower 48 States, for periods of up to 21 days.
Requires commitment to long hours, sometimes in excess of 16 hours.
Requires the ability to work and live in remote, primitive locations.
Requires passing a pack test at the Arduous Level.
Requires certification as FFT1/IC5 and INVF or the ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Initial Attack Firefighting: Use knowledge of wildland fire strategies and tactics to suppress fires. Be proficient as a firefighter and be able to lead or fill in as necessary on an emerging incident.
Operational Preparedness and Training: Ensure readiness for fire response in body, mind, and equipment. Continue learning and honing skills. Help facilitate training for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel.
Fire Prevention and Investigation: Participate in prescribed burns and fuels treatment projects. Secure fire origins and contribute to fire investigations for potential civil or criminal cases.
Enforcement and Compliance: Issue warnings and citations as per regulation. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with Alaska burn permits and recommended safety measures.
Public Education and Outreach: Assist with community outreach initiatives to educate the public on fire safety and risk reduction. Be aware of current fire conditions and be able to express them.

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