Wildland Fire & Resource Tech​/Gannett Glacier Crew - Overhead; Pcn

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 in Palmer, Alaska. This position is open to all applicants.

• Fire suppression actions, including digging hand line, using power saws and water pumps.
• Maintain fire gear readiness and work on hazard fuels mitigation projects.
• Provide daily supervision for 10-20 firefighters on a Type II IA Crew.
• Perform as an Incident Commander during initial attack of low complexity wildland fires; lead firing and holding operations on initial/extended attack fires; provide input on fire line placement; and deliver thorough safety briefings for assigned firefighters.
• Instruct NWCG courses and contribute to developing and leading training in basic wildland fire principles.

• Based out of Palmer, Alaska; dispatched nationally and to Canada to respond to fires and all-hazard incidents.
• Work and live in remote environments with limited connectivity.
• 14–21 days of field duty, with potential work as a single resource or as part of a team.

• Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 – starting salary $27.25 per hour;
  Six months of trainee or entry-level wildland firefighting or forestry field experience (equivalent experience acceptable). Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (NQS/NIMS) required.
• Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3 – starting salary $30.80 per hour;
  Twelve months of wildland firefighting or forestry field experience, with at least six months at the developmental level. Developmental experience may be met by service as a Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or equivalent. Red Card qualification required.
• Education substitution for Techs 2 and 3: completed coursework in forestry, fire science, or related field may substitute for up to six months of general field experience; transcripts or official letters indicating coursework credit are required.
• There is no substitution for the six months of developmental experience or for the Red Card qualifications.
• Special notes:
  Applicants must be at least 18; NIQS/NIMS certifications;
  Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level;
  Alaska driver’s license; travel requirements; and potential for out-of-area assignments.

• Apply through Workplace Alaska or submit a paper application by the closing date; attach required documents (IQS Master Record/Red Card at application, resume, three references, valid driver’s license, passport at interview, etc.).
• Flexible staffing: position is flexibly staffed; base offer level may change after training and qualification completion.
• Driver’s license verification will be required prior to reporting to duty; firearms may be required; certain positions may require a CDL and endorsements.
• Arduous Work Capacity Test, remote work conditions, long hours; possible travel within Alaska and to the Lower 48 states.

EEO STATEMENT: The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations under the ADA, contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. For questions about the position, contact Tim Troxel, Crew Boss, at  or tim.troxel.