Wildland FIRE & Resource TECH​/CREW MEMBER​/Gannett Glacier CREW; PCN's -N17067-77

Position: WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECH 1 / CREW MEMBER / GANNETT GLACIER CREW (PCN's 10-N17067-77)

WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECH 1 / CREW MEMBER / GANNETT GLACIER CREW (PCN's 10-N17067-77)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 positions in Palmer, Alaska, to serve as Entry‑Level Crew Members on the GANNETT GLACIER TYPE II IA CREW.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Digging hand lines and using power saws and water pumps
• Maintaining fire gear readiness and working on hazard fuel mitigation projects
• Piling limbs and slash, assisting in burn operations, and climbing and pruning trees
• Operating chainsaws under direct supervision of higher‑level positions
• Maintaining personal gear and equipment (nozzles, hoses, chainsaws, tools, and personal gear)

Mission And Values / Culture:

The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. The Gannett Glacier Type II IA Crew is a production‑oriented fire crew dedicated to supporting local area and Alaska with a fire management service and all‑hazard response. Duty, Respect, and Integrity are applied to all aspects of our work as professional wildland firefighters.

Benefits

Of Joining Our Team:

• You will be part of something greater than yourself
• You will have a sense of family and civic purpose
• You will push yourself mentally and physically to achieve things you did not think possible

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

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

Candidate

Competencies:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
• Physical Strength and Agility:
  Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy labor.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Demonstrates high standards of ethical conduct and trustworthiness.

Requirements:

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level (3‑mile hike carrying a 45‑pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less).
• Must possess an Alaska driver's license (a driver who does not yet have a license may apply with a conditional offer subject to acquisition of a license; proof of licensure required prior to reporting to duty).
• Must be available for travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments; must be on stand‑by or recall status during the fire season.
• Must handle hazardous materials and have the ability to fly small fixed‑wing aircraft or helicopters; some positions require a commercial driver license with appropriate endorsements.

Application Instructions:

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

Contact Information:

Tim Troxel, Crew Boss
Phone: 907‑863‑2023
Email: tim.troxel

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 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 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.

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