Wildland Fire & Resource Tech​/Senior Firefighter​/Gannett Glacier Crew; Pcn -N17051-62

Position: WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECH 2 / SENIOR FIREFIGHTER / GANNETT GLACIER CREW (PCN 10-N17051-62)

the department of natural resources, division of forestry & fire protection, is recruiting for multiple wildland fire & resource technician 2 positions in palmer, alaska, to serve as senior-level crew members on the gannett glacier type ii ia crew.

this position is open to all applicants.

what you will be doing:

duties include fire suppression actions, including:

• digging hand line and using 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 state of alaska, division of forestry & fire protection, mat-su/southwest area office proudly serves alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control.

the gannett glacier type ii ia crew is a state of alaska fire crew whose main objective is to support our local area and alaska with a production-oriented fire management service and all-hazard response. Gannett glacier is dedicated to overcoming all odds at the individual and crew levels to provide a production-oriented fire management service. Our goal is to build 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 of joining our team:

• you will be a 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 plus days a year, and sleeping in a tent most of these nights
• working as a single resource or as part of a team

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

• accountability: holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• teamwork: encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• team building: inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• physical strength and agility: ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• standards: knowledge of standards that are either compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.

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special note:

applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.

most positions require national incident qualification system certification. Because there are different specialty areas in this field, recruitment and selection will be made from among those candidates who meet the experience and the basic national incident qualification system training requirements specifically listed within the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support.

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's 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.

applicant 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; 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; flying in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters, and handling hazardous materials.

some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

please read the information below carefully. at the time of application

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