Wildland FIRE & Resource TECH​/Pioneer Peak IHC Overhead; PCN

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 positions in Palmer, Alaska

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 positions in Palmer, Alaska. This position is open to all applicants.

• Provide daily supervision for 10‑20 firefighters on a Type I Interagency Hotshot Crew.
• Perform as an Incident Commander during the initial attack of low‑complexity wildland fires, lead firing and holding operations on initial or extended attacks, provide input on fire line placement, and give thorough safety briefings to assigned firefighters.
• Instruct NWCG courses and develop and lead training in basic wildland fire principles.
• Dig hand lines, operate power saws, and use water pumps.
• Operate chainsaws and teach their use to subordinates.
• Complete various administrative duties throughout the year.

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 I 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.

• Lead on Pioneer Peak IHC and work with a highly efficient, very productive team that uses clear communication and aggressive tactics to accomplish goals safely and effectively.
• Push yourself mentally and physically to help the crew grow and improve daily.
• Be part of something greater than yourself with a sense of family and civic purpose.

• Based out of Palmer, Alaska.
• Dispatched nationally and to Canada to respond to fires and all risk incidents.
• Work and live in remote environments with no internet or cell service.
• Travel 14‑21 days hiking to work and perform manual labor tasks.
• Commit to incidents for 100+ days a year and sleep in a tent most nights.
• Operate as a single resource or as part of a team.

• Physical Strength and Agility:
  Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; moderate heavy labor.
• Team Building:
  Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; facilitate cooperation and motivate team members.
• Resilience:
  Deal effectively with pressure; remain optimistic, persistent, and recover quickly from setbacks.
• Leadership:
  Influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapt leadership styles to various situations.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Maintain the organization’s integrity; display high standards of ethical conduct and understand impact of violations.

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Six months of trainee or entry‑level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience. The required experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).

Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience, of which at least six months was at the developmental level. The required developmental experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).

Education substitution applies to the Wildland Fire & Resource Technicians 2 and 3

Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational‑technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may…