Wildland FIRE & Resource TECH​/Pioneer Peak IHC Overhead; PCN

Overview

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

• Provide daily supervision for 10-20 Firefighters on a Type I Interagency Hotshot Crew.
• Perform as an Incident Commander during the initial attack of low complexity wildland fires, lead firing and holding operations on initial attack or extended attack fires, provide input on fire line placement, and provide thorough safety briefings for assigned firefighters.
• Instruct NWCG courses and develop and lead training in basic wildland fire principles.
• Digging hand lines, operating power saws, and water pumps.
• Operate chainsaws and teach their use to subordinates as needed.
• Complete various administrative duties throughout the year.

The Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crew is a State of Alaska Wildfire Crew whose main objective is to support Alaska and the United States with production-oriented fire management service and all-hazard response. Pioneer Peak IHC is a group of 25 individuals dedicated to overcoming all odds together to provide a reliable and competent crew of Type 1 Wildland Fire Operators. Our goal is to build better people, firefighters, and leaders through hard work and dedication.

Duty, Respect, and Integrity are applied to all aspects of our work as professional wildland firefighters.

• As a Leader on Pioneer Peak IHC, you will work with a highly efficient, productive team that uses clear communication and aggressive tactics to accomplish goals safely and effectively.
• You will push yourself mentally and physically to help the crew grow and improve daily.
• You will be part of something greater than yourself with a sense of family and civic purpose.

• Based out of Palmer, Alaska.
• Dispatched nationally and to Canada to respond to fires and all-hazard incidents.
• Working and living in remote environments with limited internet or cell service.
• 14-21 days of hiking to work and performing manual labor tasks.
• Committed to incidents for 100+ days a year and sleeping in a tent most nights.
• Working as a single resource or as part of a team.

• Physical Strength and Agility: ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; ability to perform moderately heavy labor.
• Team Building: inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish goals.
• Resilience: handles pressure; stays optimistic and persistent; recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Leadership: influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles as needed.
• Integrity/Honesty: maintains the integrity of the organization; demonstrates high ethical standards and trustworthiness.

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 – starting salary $27.25 per hour

Six months of trainee or entry-level wildland firefighting or forestry field experience. Experience may be met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent with another employer. Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (NICS) is required.

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3 – starting salary $30.80 per hour

Twelve months of wildland firefighting or forestry field experience, of which at least six months was at the developmental level. Developmental experience may be met by service as a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or equivalent with another employer. Red Card qualification under NICS is required.

Education substitution applies to Technicians 2 and 3: completed coursework in forestry, fire science, or a related field may substitute for up to six months of general field experience. (Details on credit equations are included in the original posting.) There is no substitution for the six months of developmental experience or for Red Card qualifications.

• Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
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