Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 White Mountain Crewmember Non-Perm (PCNs 10-N17091-99)

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protection White Mountain Crew is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1s in Fairbanks Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing :

This is a crewmember position on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack). Primary duties will include wildland fire suppression chainsaw operations water pump operations burnout and backfiring line digging and safely working with and around fire mitigation equipment. While assigned to fuel reduction tasks firefighters will be responsible for pile burning felling and removing hazardous trees and guiding lower-level technicians. When not on assignment crew members must maintain readiness and remain available throughout the fire season.

Mission and Values / Culture :

The mission of the Division of Forestry is to develop conserve and enhance Alaskas forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. White Mountain Fire Crew contributes to this mission by helping to protect Alaskas wilderness areas homes and businesses from wildfires. White Mountain also works to build a strong cohesive crew by providing hands-on training and helping crew members gain greater knowledge skills and responsibilities.

Benefits of Joining Our Team :

By joining White Mountain you will join a group of highly motivated firefighters. You will have opportunities to broaden your experience as a firefighter by working with various fuel types and in diverse environments across Alaska and the Lower 48. We will work with you to meet your wildland fire career goals by providing training and other opportunities for career advancement and development.

The Working Environment You Can Expect :

White Mountain is based out of Fairbanks AK and is in conjunction with Fairbanks Area Forestry. This position will require travel within Alaska and in other states. You will be required to live and work in remote locations with shifts often lasting 16 hours a day for periods of 14 to 21 days. Work will be carried out across all terrain and weather conditions.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Fire Management : Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of fire management including the characteristics behavior and ecology of fire; methodologies strategies and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection prevention and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management.
• First Response : Knowledge of emergency management methods such as first aid rescue techniques and threat assessments.
• Public Safety and Security : Knowledge of military weaponry and intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules regulations precautions and prevention techniques for the protection of people data and property.

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Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age.

Special Note :

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 drivers license. An individual without an Alaska drivers 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 drivers 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; 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.

Additional Required Information

At the time of application the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include :

At the time of the interview please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include :

Application Notice

How to Apply webpage (link) . Your application must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note : Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Classification Study Notice

This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Wildland Firefighter / Fire Support job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports / demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats should call 1- or in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following :

Madeline Handley

Crew Boss / Superintendent

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Dhcp,Dermatology,B2C,Account Development,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1