Forester - Fire Planner; PCN -N24015

Position: Forester 4 - Fire Planner (PCN 10-N24015)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection,is recruiting for a Forester 4 (Fire Planner) in Palmer.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing wildland fire planning technical support and coordination with fire management officers, land or resource management staff, and planners.
• Providing local expertise for short - and long-term strategic fire management planning, assessments, and interagency efforts.
• Support the Deputy Director of Fire Protection in the development of presentations and briefings for departmental briefs and legislative hearings.
• As part of the Fire Programs' strategic plan for recruitment and retention of Alaskan wildland firefighters. Support a class study and efforts to develop firefighter and fire management specialist positions.
• Provide support to Regional and Area FMOs in the development and review of the Fire Management Plans. Assist in the coordination of Interagency inputs and ensure that they reflect national, regional, and local management goals and objectives.
• Support and facilitate the Fire Protection Program's reorganization and update of policies, procedures, and operating guides

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s mission is to safely manage wildland fires that threaten life, property, and critical infrastructure across 150 million acres. We achieve this by ensuring that our firefighting personnel, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in a state of readiness and by collaborating closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies to provide effective wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The benefits of joining the DOF wildland fire team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire, fuels, and forestry goals. The opportunity to work in a professional environment with a clear and important mission that supports the State of Alaska and protects Alaskan residents, businesses, and investments.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Palmer facility is located at 101 Airport Road, Palmer, AK 99645. The selected candidate will work with a collaborative team is comprised of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support, and respect the individual. We promote a healthy work-life balance and enjoy a positive, energetic work environment.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Critical Thinking:
  Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Flexibility:
  Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Public Service Motivation:
  Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula.
AND EITHER
One years of professional advanced level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
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