Wildland Fire & Resource Tech​/Entry-Level Hotshot Crewmember​/Pioneer PEAK; PCN -N17063-65

Position: Wildland Fire & Resource Tech 1 / Entry-Level Hotshot Crew member / PIONEER PEAK (PCN 10-N17063-65)

Wildland Fire & Resource Tech 1 / Entry‑Level Hotshot Crew member / PIONEER PEAK (PCN 10-N17063-65)

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Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 positions in Palmer, Alaska, to serve as Entry‑Level Hotshot Firefighters on the PIONEER PEAK IHC. This position is open to all applicants.

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.
• Other duties include personal gear and equipment maintenance (nozzles, hose, 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

• Highly efficient, productive team using solid communication and aggressive tactics to accomplish goals safely and effectively.
• Opportunities for mental and physical growth; work as part of a team or single resource.
• Sense of family and civic purpose.

Working Environment You Can Expect

• Based out of Palmer, Alaska.
• Dispatched nationally and to Canada to respond to fires and all‑risk incidents.
• Work and living in remote environments with no internet or cell service.
• 14-21 days hiking to work and performing manual labor tasks.
• Committed to incidents for over 100 days a year, sleeping in a tent most nights.
• Working as a single resource or as part of a team.

Position‑Specific Competencies

• Physical Strength and Agility.
• Teamwork.
• Resilience.
• Adaptability.
• Integrity and Honesty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level.
• Must possess an Alaska driver’s license.
• Position may require travel in and out of state, availability for assignments up to 14-21 days, and familiarity with small fixed‑wing aircraft or helicopters.
• May require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.

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.

Additional Required Information

When applying, attach the following documents as individual files:

• Proof of enrollment or completion of S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100, and IS-700 courses.
• Resume.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Passport, if you have one.
• Three professional references.

Special Notices

• Frequent travel within Alaska, Canada & the Lower 48 States, for periods up to 30 days.
• Commitment to long hours, sometimes exceeding 16 hours per day.
• Ability to work and live in remote, primitive locations with limited communication.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation… The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Kris Baumgartner, Crew Superintendent
Phone: 907‑841‑9716
FAX: 907‑761‑6319
Email: kris.baumgartner

Application Instructions

Apply through Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

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