Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications as a FFT2
• The incumbent must pass the arduous duty work capacity test (“Pack Test”) which consists of carrying a 45 pound pack for 3 miles in 45minutes.
• Must pass a Physical Training Test (PT Test) which consists of 1.5 mile run in 11:40 or better.
• 40 Sit ups in 60 seconds.
• 25 push-ups in 60 seconds.
• Pull/Chin ups based on body weight:
• 170lbs or more = 4
• 135lbs – 170lbs = 5
• 110lbs – 135lbs = 6
• 110lbs or less = 7

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
All Personal Protective Equipment except for boots will be provided by Chugachmiut and worn while on project work or fire assignments. PPE consists of: Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, leather gloves, Nomex clothing (shirt and pants), shrouds, chain saw chaps and 8” leather boots with Vibram soles non steel toe.

Physical Environment:
The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires: the ability to sit for long period of time, normal range of hearing and eyesight, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and may be required to lift approximately 30 pounds. Travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV or small plane is required and employee must be willing and able to travel.

In addition, the physical demands of the position require that the incumbent be in good physical condition. Field work involves rigorous outdoor climbing, boating, and flying under adverse weather conditions. Fire duty involves exposure to rigorous outdoor conditions and exposure to smoke and extreme environmental hazards. The duties of this position involve field work in remote and/or rugged terrain where climate conditions are variable and extreme. This position requires extensive travel, extended hours, and widely varied work environments, including remote physical areas, high altitudes, dangerous animals, and some degree of physical danger.

Due to the complexity of the position, each fire incident presents varied and unique problems. The work may be performed on a small initial attack fire up to a highly complex fire involving large acreage, multiple camps, numerous people, and air operations. Work may be performed for extensive periods of time and physically removed from the immediate supervision of Chugachmiut and DNR Department of Forestry Soldotna duty station.

In performing these tasks, a close working relationship with Federal, State, Borough, Native villages, Native Village and Regional Corporations and other private organizations is required. The incumbent will work closely and coordinate efforts with Chugachmiut and the State of Alaska – Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry (DOF). As a part of the normal work situation the DNR/DOF may assist in providing daily operational control and direction. Assignments will be performed with moderate independence and require the application of initiative and creativity in accomplishing tasks.