Forester 3 PCN 10-9504

What You Will Be Doing

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is hiring a Forester 3. The Divisions Fire & Aviation program seeks a motivated highenergy team member to lead our wildland fuels program which includes overseeing and coordinating hazardous fuels management. This position will be the State of Alaskas program lead on strategic planning interagency coordination and cooperator outreach for fuels management. We are looking for a team member with a strong background in wildland fire management wildland fire operations leadership and interagency relationships who will develop and manage a program providing for the protection of Alaskas public infrastructures and resource values.

Mission and Culture

The Division of Forestry fosters a missiondriven culture. It is responsible for protecting Alaskas values including life property and natural resources from wildland fires. Wildland fuels management is the foundation of the Divisions preparedness effort.

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protections mission is to safely manage wildland fires that pose a threat to life property and critical infrastructure on 150 million acres of land throughout the State of Alaska. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection works closely with federal state and local emergency response agencies to provide wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska.

This position is part of a highfunctioning team that supports the boots on the ground to ensure the safety of people property and Alaskan resources. Under its multifaceted functions the primary goal of this position is to communicate and reduce risk for our employees and emergency responders. This position works within a team to solve diverse challenges and contribute to the success of the DOF mission. We are looking for an enthusiastic dependable problem solver to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

• Under general supervision provide direction and strategic planning for the State of Alaska wildland fire fuels program.
• Coordinate and prioritize projects and funding between seven geographic areas that are made up of two regions.
• Provide oversite and management of competitive fire program grants FEMA fire management assistance grants and State of Alaska General Funded fuels projects
• This position is a core Forestrys Fire and Aviation Working Group (FAWG) member. The FAWG makeup consists of the Chief of Fire & Aviation direct reports and staff which plans develops strategies implements fire program direction and addresses statewide fire
• program issues.
• This position is regularly tasked with coordinating leading special projects and events of statewide and national significance regarding fuels management.
• Provide directions to the Divisions and interagency land managers regarding the use of prescribed fire as a natural resource management tool

The successful applicant will be working with a variety of dynamic public serviceoriented people and agencies from across Alaska and at a national level. This position offers training opportunities as well as a flexible work schedule and location. Based on the National Interagency Incident Management System qualifications the incumbent may accept assignments and serve as a Alaska Incident Management Team member responding to wildland and allrisk incidents in Alaska and nationally.

The Fuels Program Coordinator has Statewide responsibilities that allow flexibility with the physical location. Office sites are available in the Attwood Building in downtown Anchorage Palmer and Fairbanks with the possibility of some telecommuting. The environment is missionoriented with collaborative interaction with colleagues in the Division other state agencies local government and our federal counterparts in wildland fire management.

Although this position is primarily officebased field site visits to projects fire assignments and prescribed fire tours are required. During the fire season this position will be involved in daily fire operations as an Incident Management Team member or assist agency administrators and fire management staff in wildland fire response and line officer duties. During the fire season the atmosphere is fastpaced missiondriven and extremely serviceoriented.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Joining the DOF wildland fire team offers numerous benefits including the chance to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire fuels and forestry goals. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a professional environment with a clear mission that supports the State of Alaska and protects Alaskan residents businesses and investments.

Additionally we offer opportunities for career advancement comprehensive training programs and flexible work schedules. Being part of our team means you can grow your skills and advance your career while making a significant impact in the field of wildland fire management.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position will be based in either Anchorage Palmer or Fairbanks Alaska. At DOF we encourage team building and camaraderie. This environment promotes friendship and loyalty within the organization fostering closeknit relationships that motivate our employees and build trust in a fastpaced emergency response environment. Our team includes individuals with diverse talents backgrounds and abilities working together to achieve our common goals and meet the mission of safely protecting Alaska from wildland fire.

We are looking for someone with the following positionspecific competencies.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collectively as a leader and member of a group or team while focusing successfully and effectively on meeting defined goals objectives and deadlines.
• Leadership: Influences and motivates. Adapts leadership style to a variety of situations and personalities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication providing for interagency outreach presentations developing reports and replying to public inquiries.
• Strategic thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the organizations longterm interests in an interagency environment.
• Wildland Fire Management: Understands the ecological role of wildland fire in Alaska and uses planned ignitions to meet resource objectives.
• Project Management: Knowledge of tools and methods for developing scheduling coordinating and managing projects and resources including monitoring costs work and performance.

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Bachelors degree from an accredited college in forestry natural resources or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula.

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One year of professional journey level experience in forestry natural resources or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 2 Fire Management Officer State Logistics Center Coordinator or Natural Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitutions:

Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry natural resources or a closely related field AND journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention suppression timber sales reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelors degree. 2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience). The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 Wildland Forestry Technician 2 or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry natural resource management or a closely related field and three years of journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention suppression timber sales reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelors degree. The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 Wildland Forestry Technician 2 or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA red card) within the preceding three 3 years in any of the following will substitute for the required education:

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

At the time of applicationthe applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Cover letter see instructions below.
• NWCG Incident Qualification (Red) Card.

If selected for an interviewthe applicant must provide the following:

• A list of three professional references with current contact information with at least one being a current or former supervisor.
• A copy of any documents necessary to show proof of meeting this positions minimum qualifications. This includes a copy of your college transcripts if you are using education to meet the positions minimum qualifications.
• A valid drivers license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This position requires travel in and out of state approximately 34 times a year.
• May work or need to be available during evenings and/or weekends depending on the need during fire season. Firerelated assignments of 14 to 21 days are the norm for individuals with Red Card qualifications.

Application Notice

How to Apply page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required for this position. It should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience related to the desired positionspecific competencies listed above. Your cover letter willbe used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. If you cannot attach it email it to the contact number below.

Supplemental Questions

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The questions may be a mix of yes/no multiplechoice and selectallthatapply. Your complete application including supplemental questions will help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Education

If postsecondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the postsecondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Multiple Locations

This position is being recruited in Anchorage Palmer and Fairbanks; the final location depends on the location of the most qualified candidate. There is only ONE position to be filled.

Drivers License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or(TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Sarah Saarloos

Title: Forester 4

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