Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 - 3

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1-3 in Tok.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

Starting at the Flex 1 level, you will be expected to develop a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology. WFR Tech 1 performs basic, recurring, well-defined tasks and assignments subject to specific instruction. As you progress to WFR Tech 2 and 3, you will gain more responsibilities and duties.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection fosters a mission-driven culture with the responsibility for the protection of Alaska's values, including life and property from wildland fire. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection works closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies as well as private industry vendors to provide wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The benefits of joining the DFFP team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire, fuels, and forestry goals. The opportunity to work in a professional environment that supports the State of Alaska and the Division of Natural Resources' goals and objectives to support Alaska residents, businesses, and the economy.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

• This position is being recruited for the Tok location: Milepost 123.9, Tok Cutoff.
• Must be able to think clearly and act decisively during prolonged and/or multiple incidents under stressful conditions when life and property are threatened.
• The position requires a NIMMS ICS Red Card with an "arduous" physical fitness rating.
• Expected to work up to sixteen hours per day for extended periods of time throughout the fire season.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Fire Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics, behavior, and ecology of fire; methodologies, strategies, and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection, prevention, and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 1 - starting salary $24.21 per hour

Must be eighteen years of age. Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 - starting salary $27.25 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 the equivalent with another employer.

And Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).

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

Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience, of which at least six months was at the developmental level. The required developmental experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

And Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).

Education substitution applies to the Wildland Fire & Resource Technicians 2 and 3 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. (For college 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience. Transcripts or a letter from a vocational-technical school must indicate a college credit equivalency for the completed coursework. For example, at Alaska Vocational Technical Center: Forest Ecology = 3 semester credits; Forest Regeneration = 2 semester credits; Timber Harvesting and Sale Administration = 4 semester credits; and Wildland Fire Management = 3 semester credits.)

There is no substitution for the six months of developmental experience.

There is no substitution for the National Incident Qualification System (Red Card) qualifications. Special Notes:

• Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications. Because there are different specialty areas in this field, recruitment and selection will be made from among those candidates who meet the experience and the basic National Incident Qualification System training requirements specifically listed within the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support.
• Applicant must pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide. This test requires that the applicant complete a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less.
• Applicant must possess an Alaska driver's license. An individual without an Alaska driver's license who meets the minimum age and experience requirements may apply for the vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon the acquisition of an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
• Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; stand-by or recall status during the fire season; availability for assignments in and out of the area that requires absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; flying in small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters; and handling hazardous materials.
• Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

Additional Required Information

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• Valid driver's license.
• Current Red Card or Master Training Record.
• Last three evaluations and/or two professional references.

Special Notices

• Requires frequent travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments and during training season.
• Expected to work up to sixteen-hour days during busy fire seasons.
• May be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days.
• May be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season.
• May fly in small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.

Classification Study Notice

This position is currently under review as part of