WILDLAND FIRE/RESOURCE TECHNICIAN 2 - INITIAL ATTACK/HELI TACK (PCN 10-N24033 + 5)

JOB
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 2s in McGrath.This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.What You Will Be Doing: This position will serve as a crew member on a wildland firefighting crew assigned to an exclusive-use helicopter. Selected candidates will also be assigned to fuels reduction activities. Fuels Reduction Activities include removing timber, clearing brush, piling vegetation, burning vegetation piles, maintaining project-related equipment, and documenting daily activities. This position will also be expected to respond to both initial-attack and extended-attack wildfire incidents as a Wildland Firefighter. Mission and Values/Culture: The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Southwest Area provides Wildland Fire Suppression and Support activities for 88 million acres in Southwest Alaska. The Area also continues to implement a widespread Fuels Reduction Program to protect communities and values at risk from wildfires. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection based in McGrath is professional, competent, friendly, and resourceful. This duty station offers a once-in-a-lifetime and highly rewarding experience in remote Alaska. We are looking for a motivated, positive, and flexible candidate to join our high-reliability team. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The duty station is McGrath, Alaska. McGrath is a remote community located on the upper reaches of the Kuskokwim River in Southwest Alaska. “Dry” Housing on the compound is offered to selected candidates with communal bathroom, laundry, and dining facilities provided. McGrath is a very remote Alaskan community that can only be accessed by aircraft and boat, boasting a population of approximately 250 residents with very limited services. We are seeking a candidate with the following position-specific competencies. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Stamina: Exerts oneself physically for long periods without tiring (which may include repetitive tasks such as hammering or lifting objects).Physical Strength: Exerts maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; performs moderately laboring work.Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.AndRed Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).Substitution: Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for the required six months of field experience. (For college 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience. Transcripts or a letter from a vocational technical school must indicate a college credit equivalency for the completed coursework. For example, at Alaska Vocational Technical Center: Forest Ecology = 3 semester credits; Forest Regeneration = 2 semester credits; Timber Harvesting and Sale Administration = 4 semester credits; and Wildland Fire Management = 3 semester credits.)There is no substitution for the National Incident Qualification System (Red Card) qualifications.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' 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

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