Wildland Fire & Resource Technician - Attack Helitack Crew; PCN -N21013

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 in McGrath. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please review the residency definition to determine qualification.

This position will serve as a crew member on a wildland firefighting crew assigned to an exclusive-use helicopter. Selected candidates will also be assigned to fuels reduction activities, including removing timber, clearing brush, piling vegetation, burning vegetation piles, maintaining project-related equipment, and documenting daily activities. The position is expected to respond to both initial attack and extended attack wildfire incidents as a Wildland Firefighter.

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Southwest Area, provides Wildland Fire Suppression and Support activities for 88 million acres in Southwest Alaska. The Area also implements a widespread Fuels Reduction Program to protect communities and values at risk from wildfires.

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, based in McGrath, is professional, competent, friendly, and resourceful. This duty station offers a remote Alaska experience with opportunities to contribute to a high-reliability team.

The duty station is McGrath, Alaska, a remote community located on the upper reaches of the Kuskokwim River. Housing is provided with communal bathroom, laundry, and dining facilities. McGrath is accessible only by air and boat, with a small population and limited services.

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, tailoring to audience and information type; conveys clear and convincing oral and written messages; listens and responds appropriately.
• Fire Management: Knowledge of fire management concepts, behavior, ecology, prescribed fires, detection, prevention, suppression, and integration with natural resource management.
• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; facilitates cooperation to achieve goals.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; perform moderately heavy laboring work.

Twelve months of wildland firefighting or forestry field experience at the journey level. The required journey level experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (NIMS) is required.

Substitution:
Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to six months of required field experience. College credits are evaluated per guidance provided in the posting.

There is no substitution for the National Incident Qualification System (Red Card) qualifications.

Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age. Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications. Recruitment and selection will consider experience and NIMS training in fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support.

Applicants must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the “Arduous” level. The test requires completing a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less. An Alaska driver’s license is required; some positions may require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. Travel in-state and out-of-state for assignments may be required, with potential for 14 to 21 day away assignments;

some duties involve flying in small aircraft or helicopters and handling hazardous materials.

Positions may require travel, stand-by, or recall status during fire season.

EEO Statement: The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.

At the time of application, attach the required documents as separate files. At the time of the interview, provide requested materials. The following are typically required:
Master Record and/or Current Incident Qualification Card (Red Card); two professional references; driver’s license. Ensure your application includes complete work history, education, licenses, and certifications. Do not rely on a resume alone to substitute for a complete application.

Seth Ross
Fire Management Officer – Southwest Area
Phone:
Email: seth.ross