Summary:

A Type 2 Initial Attack (Type 2IA) crew Assistant Superintendent’s primary responsibility is assisting the Crew Superintendent in the safe and effective completion of assigned work—on and off the fireline. This role also includes administrative duties, like annual hiring and training of crewmembers, review and determine training needs to maintain crew as well as crewmember qualifications, timekeeping and record-keeping. Superintendents/Assistants are expected to execute fireline and project work assignments with a minimal amount of operational oversight.

The position is fully benefited which includes dental, vision, disability, life, medical, prescription drug, and retirement insurance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Assists in the responsibilities of): Fireline Duties:

• Serves as an Assistant Superintendent for a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack Fire Crew
• Supervises initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire
• Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk.
• Makes initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements, suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use and application of water.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot be used effectively in suppressing the fire, the incumbent takes appropriate control action in attacking the fire.

• May be tasked with operating a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.
• Performs basic first aid.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the incumbents. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters.
• Obtains travel and personnel paperwork, checks in at incident, attends operational briefings, and receives briefing from supervisor.
• Briefs subordinates on tactical assignment, fuels, topography, weather, safety zones and escape routes throughout the operational period.
• Applies skill and knowledge of fireline tactics and equipment to the assignment.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress, changes in conditions, fire behavior and special events.
• Completes fireline construction assignments, patrols fireline for spot fires and slop overs, briefs relief forces, ensures health and welfare of crewmembers, arrange for logistical support when needed.
• Completes individual performance ratings for crewmembers and ensures a crew performance rating is obtained prior to leaving a fire assignment. Confirms demobilizing instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.
• Directs crewmembers in the maintenance and repair of fire tools and equipment.
• Contributes and maintains a positive and safe work attitude.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job for both fire and project work assignments.

Essential Administrative Duties

• Implements management policy and operating procedures for department and ensures employee compliance.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of crew personnel and establishing crew policies and procedures.
• Ensure all non-expendable items checked out from state warehouse and Chugachmiut gear are accounted for and returned at the end of the fire season.
• Ensures cleaning and scheduled maintenance is documented on all Chugachmiut issued vehicles.
• Enforce camp safety rules and regulations as well as enforcing cabin and main building cleaning schedules and cleanliness.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Performs fire prevention and education functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• • Must have knowledge of supervisory policies, procedures and methods in order to manage a diverse workforce.
  • Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crew members, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.
  • Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line, where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire, and to identify hazards.
  • Knowledge of accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
  • Knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
  • Knowledge of the organization and the function of cooperative interagency fire organizations such as federal, state and local governments to facilitate wildland fire operations in a multi-jurisdictional setting.

Code of Conduct:

• • Attendance is regular and on time without excessive absences.
  • Presents self and Chugachmiut by displaying professional behavior and appearance.
  • Practices and promotes effective collaboration to accomplish the goals of the team.
  • Supports Mission & values of Chugachmiut; creates valuable solutions that add to Chugachmiut.
  • Committed to Chugachmiut Drug & Alcohol policies.

Kenai Fire Camp Resident Responsibilities:

• • Responsible for always cleaning up after yourself.
  • Responsible for maintaining clean rooms free of clutter.
  • Responsible for cleaning your dishes and cookware in a timely manner.
  • No excess belongings in cabin. You are assigned an armour, that has plenty of room for temporary storage for belongings for the summer.
  • Upon completion of work, or termination, you will ensure that your assigned area in your cabin is cleaned, and all your belongings are out.