Wildland Forestry Technician - Tanker Technicians; PCN -N24031

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire Forestry Technician 1 – Tanker Base Technician in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position is open to all applicants.

Under direction, this position serves as the coordinator for aviation operations and activities at an air tanker base facility. This position is accountable for the preparedness and readiness of the aircraft ramp operation to facilitate the safe, orderly, and timely response of aircraft and services to wildland fires.

The duties of a tanker base technician include: parking and loading aircraft with retardant and cargo; ensuring proper mix ratios of retardant and suppressant; and managing aircraft ramp operations.

The Alaska Division of Forestry proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. This is an opportunity to join the team protecting millions of acres of forests, communities, and natural resources. Individuals must be willing and able to perform strenuous outdoor work safely and productively. The experience gained as a Tanker Base Crew member can serve as a foundation for a career with the Division of Forestry or other fire-suppression organizations.

Successful individuals work as part of a team supporting the men and women who risk their lives suppressing wildland fires in Alaska and across the country.

• You will be a part of something greater than yourself.
• You will have a sense of family and civic purpose.

These positions are based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Most daily duties involve working outdoors on an aircraft ramp.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on knowledge and experience.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about detail.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives impact and implications; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

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Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience, at least six months 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 equivalent with another employer. Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (NQA system). Substitution: completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for six months of general field experience.

(College hours equivalence is noted in the original posting.) There is no substitution for the six months of developmental experience or for the Red Card qualifications. Special

Note:

Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age. Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications. Recruitment and selection will be made from candidates who meet the experience and the basic NIMS 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. Applicants must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level as defined in the Work Capacity Test Administrator Guide (3-mile hike with 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less).

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