Wildland Fire & Resoure Technician 2/3 (PCN 10-9824)

Wildland Forestry Technician 2/3The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Forestry Technician 2/3 in Fairbanks, Alaska. What you will be doing includes fuels reduction and wildland fire suppression. Lead Crewmembers will guide lower-level crewmembers and assist with crew administrative tasks. All crew members must maintain readiness and be available throughout the fire season when not on assignment. The mission of the Division of Forestry is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska's forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. The White Mountain Fire Crew supports this mission by helping protect Alaska's wilderness areas, homes, and businesses from wildfires. White Mountain also works to build a strong and cohesive crew by providing hands-on training and helping crewmembers achieve greater knowledge, skills, and responsibilities. By joining White Mountain, you will join a group of highly motivated firefighters. You will have opportunities to widen your experience as a firefighter by working in various fuel types and environments across Alaska and the lower 48. We will work with you to meet your wildland fire career goals by providing training and other career advancement and development opportunities. White Mountain is based in Fairbanks, AK, and works in conjunction with Fairbanks Area Forestry. This position requires travel within Alaska and to other states. You will be required to live and work in remote locations, with shifts often lasting 16 hours a day and for periods of 14 to 21 days. Work will be carried out in all types of terrain and weather conditions. 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. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules. Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty. Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 - starting salary $28.91 per hour Six months of trainee or entry-level wildland firefighting 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 $32.67 per hour Twelve months of wildland firefighting or forestry field experience, including at least six months 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.)No substitution is allowed for the six months of developmental experience. No substitution is allowed 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 this field has different specialty areas, recruitment and selection will be made from candidates who meet the experience and basic National Incident Qualification System training requirements listed in the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support. A candidate 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. A candidate 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 on obtaining an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty. Positions may require travel 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 require absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; flying small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters; and handling hazardous materials. Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements. 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 may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include: Current/Latest Red Card Fire Certificates If invited to interview, please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: Passport (if available) Driver's License SPECIAL NOTICES Requires frequent in- and out-of-state travel on assignments lasting 14-21 days. A valid driver's license is required to operate engines and vehicles. Daily travel on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft may be required. Ability to perform in remote, hazardous, and arduous work environments requiring a high level of physical fitness and self-sufficiency with no lodging provided. Requires the use or possession of a firearm. Must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in the 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. Classification Study Notice This position is currently under review as part of the Forest and Fire Management job class study. Therefore, the title and assigned pay range may 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 for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage. 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) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's ability to apply 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, complete 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. You must 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.