Wildland Fire & Resource Technician - White Mountain Crewmember; PCNs -N17091-99

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.

This is a crew member 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.

The mission of the Division of Forestry is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. White Mountain Fire Crew contributes to this mission by helping to protect Alaska’s 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.

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.

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.

• 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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Must be eighteen years of age.

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 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; 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.

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