NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 2/3 Flex (PCN 10-9514 & 10-9682)
Fairbanks, AK
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$28.07/hr - $31.72/hr
0+ years expThe State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for two Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 positions in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves engaging in fire suppression and fuels treatment activities, operating firefighting equipment, leading training classes, and being available for fire assignments both in Alaska and the Lower-48.
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Responsibilities
Ensure "10 Standard Firefighting Orders" and "18 Situations that Shout Watch Out" are implemented during suppression operations. Ensure safety issues are reported to the supervisor
Engage in fire suppression and fuels treatment activities as a member of an engine, helitack, or hand crew
Perform as an incident commander on initial and extended attack fires, provide accurate size-ups, and develop appropriate suppression strategies and tactics
Safely operate basic firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, hand tools, pumps, GPS, and radios
Assist or lead wildland fire training classes for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel
Be available for Alaska and Lower-48 fire assignments in remote and austere conditions for up to 14-21 days
Attend classroom and fireline training to advance fire management and professional development skills
Qualification
Required
Six months of trainee or entry-level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience
Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System
Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience for Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3, of which at least six months was at the developmental level
Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational-technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for six months of general field experience
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age
Must pass the Work Capacity Test at the 'Arduous' level
Applicants must possess an Alaska driver's license
Positions may require travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments
Ability to perform in remote, hazardous, and arduous work environments requiring a high level of physical fitness
Requires the use or possession of a firearm
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately complete administrative duties such as timesheets, cost coding, and travel
Preferred
NWCG qualified as Firefighter Type-1 (FFT-1), Incident Commander Type-5 (ICT-5), and Single Resource Boss: Crew Boss (CRWB), Engine Boss (ENGB), Helicopter Manager (HMGB), Firing Boss (FIRB), or Felling Boss (FELB)
Experience with Alaska wildland firefighting
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
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