Forester 2 Statewide Rotor Wing Manager (PCN 10-9474)

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protectionis recruiting for a Forester 2 Statewide Rotor Wing Manager in Palmer.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Forester 2 (Statewide Rotor Wing Manager) leads the development coordination and implementation of aviation (helicopter) strategies throughout the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (DFFP) area of responsibility. This position coordinates audits directs and provides strategic oversight ensures alignment with state and federal policy and supports interagency collaboration. This position serves as the principal authority for managing rotorcraft aviation resources in support of wildland fire suppression statewide ensuring aircraft readiness strategic deployment and operational safety. The manager also supports rotorcraft operations and logistical coordination at the statewide regional and area levels ensuring compliance with standards for efficiency safety and environmental compliance.

Additionally the Rotorcraft Aviation Program Manager assists the Operational Fire Management Officer in providing rotorcraft aviation support for a geographic region comprised of multiple areas ensuring regional needs are met through effective resource allocation and coordination. By integrating aviation assets into fire management strategies and maintaining interagency collaboration this role plays a vital part in protecting lives property and natural resources from wildfire threats.

Mission and Values/Culture:

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 high-functioning team that supports the boots on the ground to ensure the safety of people property and Alaskas natural resources. The Statewide Helicopter Manager plays a critical role in coordinating aviation operations across the state ensuring that facilities equipment and personnel are prepared to meet mission demands.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The benefits of joining the DOF wildland fire team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire fuels and forestry goals. The opportunity to work in a professional environment with a clear mission that supports the State of Alaska and protects Alaskan residents businesses and investments.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This Position will be in Palmer AK at 101 S Airport Road. DOF encourages team building and camaraderie. This environment helps promote friendship and loyalty within the organization. These close-knit relationships motivate our employees and foster trust when working in a fast-paced emergency-response environment. Our team is made up of individuals with diverse talents backgrounds and abilities.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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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.
And Either
One year of professional entry level forestry experience. The required experience is met by service as Forester 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Or
Three years of journey level technical experience in fire or forest resources management. This experience includes work such as Natural Resource Technician 3 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.

Substitutions:
A masters 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 will substitute for the entry level experience.

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 post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience). The experience includes work such as Natural Resource Technician 3 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. This experience includes work such as Natural Resource Technician 3 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:

• Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as: geosciences geography natural resources environmental sciences soils hydrology wildlife habitat management forest engineering remote sensing vegetation classification natural resource bio-metrics and wildland fire control.
• One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work.
• Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
• Most positions require Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System.
• Some positions may require a commercial drivers license with appropriate endorsements.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Classification Study Notice

This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Forest and Fire Management job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.

Application Notice

How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received 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 competence in applying specific 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

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Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this 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 part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. 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 indicate the union to which you belong 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 accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) 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.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

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Andy Jones

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