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Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 44332
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Forestry
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Forestry and Fire Protection
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 12
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOFFP), is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Mat-Su Area's fire prevention team. The Mat-Su Area Prevention Office's primary directive is to decrease the number of human-caused wildfires in the Mat-Su Valley. Under the direction of the Mat-Su Area Prevention Lead, the applicant will be asked to use historically proven prevention methods of education and enforcement, as well as innovate and think of new solutions.
As a Fire Prevention Officer, you will perform a wide range of duties, including public outreach and education, burn permitting, implementation of burn suspensions and closure, fire investigation, patrolling, and aggressive initial attack firefighting. This position may assist with or lead complex Wildland Fire investigations (for criminal or civil prosecution) and assemble complete citation packages ready for court. This position serves as one of three Wildland Fire Prevention Officers. There is a requirement for an arduous fitness level.
Mission and Culture
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Mat-Su Area's mission is to serve Alaskans through Wildland Fire suppression, forest management, and fire prevention. This is an excellent opportunity to join the hard-working men and women who help protect millions of acres of our forests, our communities, and our natural resources. Individuals must be willing and capable of responsible and timely decision making, staying calm, and acting effectively in an emerging incident context, as well as performing strenuous outdoor work safely and productively. More specifically, Prevention Officers must be highly adaptable, being as adept at fighting fire as communicating with the public. The experience gained as a Wildland Fire Prevention Officer can form the foundation for a successful career in forestry or other natural resource professions, as well as build skills relevant to the private sector. Individuals must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work and interfacing with the public in both an enforcement and educational context. We are looking for individuals committed to personal growth and professional development.
Core Responsibilities
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The WFRT 3 Prevention Officer is a permanent career-seasonal position. As a permanent career-seasonal position, you will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement and vacation benefits. Although this job is demanding, it does have many rewards, including the opportunity for travel, training, and the building of diverse skillsets and relationships.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is based out of the Mat-Su Area Office located at 101 Airport Road in Palmer, Alaska. Many of the duties performed in this job require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and working extended periods of time away from home. Duties include, but are not limited to, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, and walk and/or climb for extended periods of time. A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "arduous" level for a fire fighter position.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Substitution:
Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for the 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 Note:
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 be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator' 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 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; must be available for assignments in and out of the area that requires the 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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; must be available for assignments in and out of the area that require the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; must fly in small-fixed wing aircraft or helicopters; and may handle hazardous materials. Overnight travel may be required and extended outdoor fieldwork may be necessary to perform the duties of this position.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, yes/no, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will allow you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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 obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such 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 minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. 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 mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the vi...
Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 44332
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Forestry
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Forestry and Fire Protection
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 12
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOFFP), is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Mat-Su Area's fire prevention team. The Mat-Su Area Prevention Office's primary directive is to decrease the number of human-caused wildfires in the Mat-Su Valley. Under the direction of the Mat-Su Area Prevention Lead, the applicant will be asked to use historically proven prevention methods of education and enforcement, as well as innovate and think of new solutions.
As a Fire Prevention Officer, you will perform a wide range of duties, including public outreach and education, burn permitting, implementation of burn suspensions and closure, fire investigation, patrolling, and aggressive initial attack firefighting. This position may assist with or lead complex Wildland Fire investigations (for criminal or civil prosecution) and assemble complete citation packages ready for court. This position serves as one of three Wildland Fire Prevention Officers. There is a requirement for an arduous fitness level.
Mission and Culture
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Mat-Su Area's mission is to serve Alaskans through Wildland Fire suppression, forest management, and fire prevention. This is an excellent opportunity to join the hard-working men and women who help protect millions of acres of our forests, our communities, and our natural resources. Individuals must be willing and capable of responsible and timely decision making, staying calm, and acting effectively in an emerging incident context, as well as performing strenuous outdoor work safely and productively. More specifically, Prevention Officers must be highly adaptable, being as adept at fighting fire as communicating with the public. The experience gained as a Wildland Fire Prevention Officer can form the foundation for a successful career in forestry or other natural resource professions, as well as build skills relevant to the private sector. Individuals must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work and interfacing with the public in both an enforcement and educational context. We are looking for individuals committed to personal growth and professional development.
Core Responsibilities
- Issue Burn Permits and inspect active burns to ensure compliance with terms of permit.
- Respond to fire incidents, assist or if first on scene, take a leadership role; and maintain readiness.
- Conduct Wildland Fire investigations and assemble complete citation packages for court.
- Track fire indices and burning conditions and communicate them effectively to the public.
- Complete the necessary post-field administrative work to keep track of actions and burning trends in the Matsu Valley
- Coordinate with cooperating agencies and fire departments in the interest of fire prevention.
- Design and implement educational programs in the interest of fire prevention.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The WFRT 3 Prevention Officer is a permanent career-seasonal position. As a permanent career-seasonal position, you will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement and vacation benefits. Although this job is demanding, it does have many rewards, including the opportunity for travel, training, and the building of diverse skillsets and relationships.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is based out of the Mat-Su Area Office located at 101 Airport Road in Palmer, Alaska. Many of the duties performed in this job require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and working extended periods of time away from home. Duties include, but are not limited to, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, and walk and/or climb for extended periods of time. A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "arduous" level for a fire fighter position.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
- Excellent verbal (including listening) and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Wildland Firefighting, at least at the FFT1/ITC5 Level.
- Experience and interest in education and public outreach.
- Experience and interest in Wildland Fire investigation and enforcement.
- Ability to interpret and explain Alaska State Statutes and regulations orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Substitution:
Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for the 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 Note:
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 be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator' 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 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; must be available for assignments in and out of the area that requires the 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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Resume
- Valid Driver's License
- Three professional references
- A copy of your two most recent performance evaluations or a letter of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
- Red Card or IQS Master Record
- Applicants must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator' Guide. This test consists of the applicant successfully completing a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less. This test is the bare minimum to qualify, and an active and ongoing exercise routine is recommended to succeed as a Wildland Fire Fighter.
- Must be red card qualified as or experience equivalent to:
- Firefighter 1 (FFT1)
- Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, yes/no, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will allow you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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 obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such 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 minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. 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 mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the vi...
