NEOGOV · 1 month ago
WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECHNICIAN 3 / PREVENTION OFFICER (PCN 10-9452)
Palmer, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30.80/hr - $30.80/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3/Prevention Officer to join the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. The role involves firefighting, operational preparedness, fire prevention, compliance enforcement, and public education to enhance community safety against wildfires.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Initial Attack Firefighting: Use knowledge of wildland fire strategies and tactics to suppress fires. Be proficient as a firefighter and be able to lead or fill in as necessary on an emerging incident
Operational Preparedness and Training: Ensure readiness for fire response in body, mind, and equipment. Continue learning and honing skills. Help facilitate training for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel
Fire Prevention and Investigation: Participate in prescribed burns and fuels treatment projects. Secure fire origins and contribute to fire investigations for potential civil or criminal cases
Enforcement and Compliance: Issue warnings and citations as per regulation. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with Alaska burn permits and recommended safety measures
Public Education and Outreach: Assist with community outreach initiatives to educate the public on fire safety and risk reduction. Be aware of current fire conditions and be able to express them
Qualification
Required
Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience, of which at least six months was at the developmental level
Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System
Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for the six months of general field experience
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age
Applicant must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the 'Arduous' level
Applicant must possess an Alaska driver's license
Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments
Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements
A red card or Master IQS Record is required to be attached at the time of application
Resume
3 Professional References
Valid driver's license
Requires frequent travel within Alaska and to the Lower 48 States, for periods of up to 21 days
Requires commitment to long hours, sometimes in excess of 16 hours
Requires the ability to work and live in remote, primitive locations
Requires passing a pack test at the Arduous Level
Requires certification as FFT1/IC5 and INVF or the ability to obtain
Benefits
Health & retirement 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)
Optional Insurance Benefits
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
Retirement Benefits
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
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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