Wildland Fire & Resource Tech Flex​/Prevention Officer; Pcn

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1/2/3 Flex in Palmer, Alaska.

This position is open to all applicants.

• Initial Attack Firefighting
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Issue warnings and citations in accordance with regulations. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with Alaska burn permits and recommend safety measures.
• Public Education and Outreach
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  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.

The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Mat-Su Area, proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, forest management, and fire prevention. Joining this team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that protects millions of acres of forests, communities, and natural resources. The work demands responsible, capable leaders prepared to perform strenuous outdoor tasks safely and effectively.

• Be part of something bigger than yourself.
• Participate in meaningful work helping Mat-Su area communities be safer from wildfire risk.
• Help train future leaders in fire.
• Work on personal qualifications.
• Enjoy health and retirement benefits.

This position is based out of the Mat-Su Area Office in Palmer. Duties require considerable physical exertion, outdoors in all terrain and weather, long hours, and extended periods away from home. Ability to carry 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and climb. A work capacity test (pack test) is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates must pass at the arduous level for a firefighting position.

• Teamwork
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  Encourages cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Oral and Written Communication
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  Express information to individuals or groups effectively; listens and responds appropriately.
• Leadership
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  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles.
• Decision Making
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  Makes sound, well-informed decisions; perceives impact; commits to action to accomplish goals.
• Analysis and Assessment
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  Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, and disseminate data.

to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.

• Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1: starting salary $24.21 per hour
• Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2: starting salary $27.25 per hour
• Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3: starting salary $30.80 per hour

Six months of trainee or entry-level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience. The required experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent. Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System is required (see special note).

Additional details: education substitutions apply for Technician 2 and 3; six months of general field experience can be substituted by completed coursework in forestry, fire science, or related fields (six months per six college credits, see notes). 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.
• Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications; recruitment will be from candidates meeting the listed requirements in the bulletin.…