Wildland Fire & Resource Technician Flex 1-2-3 (PCN 10-9670)

Full Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1.2.3 Flex in Soldotna, Alaska.

This position is open to all applicants.

What You Will Be Doing:

WFRT II

Qualified as FAL 3 AND:

FFT1 or ICT5 or ENOP or FAL2

WFRT III

Option 1

Qualified as ICT4 AND:

ENGB or CRWB

AND

HECM or HELR

Option 2

Qualified as 2 Single Resource Boss, one being ENGB or CRWB AND:

Additional Single Resource Boss Trainee

AND

HECM or HELR

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Forestry is looking for motivated individuals to join our team of Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians.

This permanent seasonal position is staffed 4-5 months annually to provide initial attack wildfire suppression for the State of Alaska.

There may be opportunities for additional fuels mitigation work outside of fire season.

The Alaska Division of Forestry, Kenai-Kodiak Area, proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join the team that protects millions of acres of our forests, our communities, and our natural resources.

Individuals must be willing and capable of acting responsibly, leading firefighters, and performing strenuous work safely and productively.

The experience gained as a Wildland Fire Resources Tech can serve as a foundation for a successful career in forestry and other natural resource professions.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The WFRT 1/2/3 is a permanent career-seasonal position. As a permanent seasonal employee, your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

You will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, and vacation benefits.

Although this job can be arduous, it offers many rewards, including the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful places in the country and to create lifetime friendships.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is based out of the Soldotna station of the Kenai-Kodiak Area Office located at 42499 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669.

The Kenai Kodiak Area comprises 11+ million acres of Federal, Tribal, State, Borough, Municipal, and private land that make up the Kenai Peninsula and the island of Kodiak.

Many of the duties performed in the job require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and working extended periods away from home.

Duties include but are not limited to the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and /or climb.

A work capacity or “pack” test is required and must be passed at the Arduous level for firefighter positions.

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

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Requirements

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 hourTwelve 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.

AndRed 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 3Completed 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:

Qualifications

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of application, the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation will result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include:

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:

SPECIAL NOTICES

Classification Study Notice

This position is currently under review as part of the Forest and Fire Management job class study. Therefore, both the title and the assigned pay range may be subject to change upon completion of the study.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.

The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application.

If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S.

education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S.

post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula.

It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Flexible Staffing

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Robert Green

Assistant Fire Management Officer

Phone: 907-260-4212

Email: robert.green@alaska.gov