Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 PCN 10-9196
Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 PCN 10-9196
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The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protectionis recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4
***Now offering a 30 missioncritical incentive pay bonus***
What You Will Be Doing:
The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resource Division of Forestry Valdez / Copper River Area is a 21millionacre expanse of land bordered by the high peaks of the Alaska Range in the north Canadas Yukon Territory to the east the Gulf of Alaska and Chugach Mountain Range to the south and to the west a line winding through the Talkeetna Mountains.
A resident population of approximately 7200 people lives in over a dozen recognized communities within these boundaries in what is also referred to as the Copper River Basin. Alaska Division of Forestrys VCRA is tasked with protecting the lives and livelihoods defending the values at risk and otherwise mitigating the threat of wildland fire by means of aggressive initial attack comprehensive planning and coordinating efforts with stakeholders and cooperators. We are in search of the best combination of qualifications commitment and character to fill permanentseasonal operational and dispatch positions. The Division of Forestry is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. This permanent seasonal position is staffed for up to 10 months annually to provide initial attack wildfire suppression for the State of Alaska with the possibility of fuels project work during the fall/winter months.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Department of Natural Resources mission is to develop conserve and maximize the use of Alaskas natural resources consistent with the public interest. Alaska Division of Forestrys mission is one in the same albeit with a specific direction to enhance Alaskas forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. The State is bound by statute to provide protection from wildland fire and other destructive agents commensurate with the values at risk on forested land that is owned privately by the state or by a municipality. Inherently by the very nature and definition of wildland fire itself it falls to the DNRs Division of Forestry to provide the expertise for responsible management of fires role on the landscape and the publics protection from its destructive potential. Through the implementation of its Wildland Fire and Aviation program including the employment of Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians (WFRTs) the Division supplies a dedicated force of emergency responders incident commanders and aviation assets to serve Alaskans before after and most importantly during the occurrence of wildland fire. WFRTs are the bodythe operational implementsof the program. As permanentseasonal firefighters the techs primarily comprise crew personnel staff engines and helicopters provide training to emergencyhire firefighters interface with cooperators serve as prevention officers and provide project labor and leadership. A WFRT is a multidisciplined adaptable and independent problemsolver despite rank tier or time in service. With safety held in the highest regard the measure of success for a tech is ones contribution to their teams effectiveness and efficiency.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Through a letter of agreement this position receives a 30 increase to the base salary rate. The salary posted on this recruitment reflects the increased rate. This position also receives a 25 increase in pay based on hazardous conditions through a hazard pay letter of agreement.
The WFRT 4 is a permanent careerseasonal position. As a permanent seasonal employee your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. You will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance retirement and vacation benefits. Although this job can be arduous it does include many rewards including the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful places in the country and create lifetime friendships.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
- The Valdez / Copper River Area (VCRA) maintains its base of operations in a relatively central location of the protection area. At mile 110 on the Richardson Highway just south of the Tazlina River near its confluence with the Copper the base is found on a timbered gravel bench bearing evidence of geologic and archeological interest. Six miles to the north is Glennallen the areas commercial center with schools grocery stores banks fuel various government offices and other services. The VCRAs initial attack base includes an administration building a separate operations and training facility a Helibase/pilot lounge trailer and a combined maintenance shop/supply cache.
- The core staff includes five WFRTs two dispatchers an administrative assistant and a fire management officer. Additional personnel may be hired in nonpermanent and/or emergency (EFF) capacities as determined by budgetary allowances weather indices and the area Staffing and Action Guide.
- Although every permanent staff member has a detailed position description with clearly stated duties and responsibilities challenging oneself to do more with less is a requirement and contributes much to the cohesiveness and effectiveness of this small team.
- Most atrisk values are found within the highway corridors and are designated as critical or full suppression priorities. Large tracts of white and black spruce are almost always found abutting property receiving the critical and full classifications.
- Local weather patterns are unique and directly related to the Copper River Basins proximity to the Gulf of Alaska and surrounding high mountainous terrain.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following positionspecific competencies.- Decision Making: Makes sound wellinformed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals.
- Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization self and others; is trustworthy.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
- Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with highstress situations (for example tight deadlines hostile individuals emergency situations and dangerous situations).
- Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience at the journey level. The required journey level experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
And
Red 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 up to six months of the required 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 certifications. 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 3mile hike carrying a 45pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less.
Applicant must possess an Alaska drivers license. An individual without an Alaska drivers 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 drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Positions may require travel both in and outofstate for fire suppression assignments; standby 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 drivers license with appropriate endorsements.
Additional Required Information
** Please read the below information carefully. **
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):
- Current or most recent Red Card or Master Training Record.Must be Red Card Qualified as an ICT4 and STL.
At the time of the interviewplease ensure that you provide the following materials:
- Drivers license.
- List of two professional references at least one from a current or former supervisor.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- Many of the duties performed in the job require considerable physical exertion working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions working long hours and working extended periods away from home. Duties include but are not limited to the ability to carry up to 45 pounds run bend twist walk and/or climb. A work capacity or pack test is required and must be passed at the Arduous level for firefighter positions. This test consists of the applicants successful completion of a 3mile hike carrying a 45pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less.
- Position may require travel both in and outofstate for fire suppression assignments; must be on standby or recall status during 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; must fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters; and handling hazardous materials. Overnight travel may be required and extended outdoor fieldwork may be necessary to perform the duties of this position.
- This position requires the use or possession a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL104208 if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
Application Notice
How to Apply page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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.
Drivers License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104208 if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is 1 a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and 2 has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
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 should callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
Contact Information
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Mike TrimmerFire Management Officer
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
