WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECHNICIAN 5 - ASSISTANT FIRE MANAGMENT OFFICER/MCGRATH (PCN 10-9866)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 5 in McGrath.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:  

The Southwest Area Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) provides technical direction, coordination, leadership, and evaluation of the Southwest Area Initial Attack Staff.  This position assists the Fire Management Officer in the safe and effective implementation of fire preparedness activities and wildfire suppression responses for DFFP employees, local fire departments, and interagency suppression agencies to ensure safe, efficient, and effective suppression responses. 

The AFMO provides daily supervision of the Initial Attack Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians.  The incumbent will also incur the duties of the Fire Management Officer in their absence.  The AFMO may also be required to hire emergency firefighters and equipment to support suppression operations during periods of increased Area activity.  

This position will also be responsible for supervising, executing, and documenting Area Fuels Reduction Activities.

Mission and Values/Culture:  

The Southwest Area of the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection provides aggressive Wildland Fire Suppression and Support activities for 88 million acres in Southwest Alaska.  The Area also continues to implement a widespread Fuels Reduction Program to protect communities and values at risk from wildfires.   

Benefits of Joining Our Team:  

The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection base located in McGrath offers a professional, competent, friendly, and resourceful work environment.   A DFFP position in the Southwest Area offers opportunities to directly help Alaskans in need and offers a once-in-a-lifetime, highly rewarding experience in a Remote Alaskan setting.  

The Working Environment You Can Expect:  

The duty station for this position is McGrath, Alaska.  McGrath is a very remote Alaskan Community located on the upper reaches of the Kuskokwim River in Southwest Alaska.  This small community has approximately 250 residents, very limited services/amenities, and can only be accessed by Airplane or Boat.  The Incumbent will be provided with “dry” housing with access to bathing, laundry, and dining facilities.  

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

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Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note).
And Either
Twelve months of advanced level wildland fire fighting experience in the fire management program. This required experience includes work as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Or
Twenty-four months of journey level experience in the fire program in fire suppression or in a support capacity. This required experience includes work as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Or
Twenty-four months of journey level logistics dispatch experience. This required experience includes such work as Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

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 in the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support.

For positions assigned work in the field, 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 requires that the applicant complete a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less. For office positions that do not require field work, applicants are not required to pass an "Arduous" level Work Capacity test.

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.

** 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: 

SPECIAL NOTICES

• NWCG Qualification as a Division Supervisor (DIVS) or Incident Commander, Type 3.  Trainees in these positions are acceptable.
• NWCG Qualification as a Helicopter Manager (HMGB)

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 competence in applying specific 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 does not substitute for completing the application in full. 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. 

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 victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

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

Seth Ross

Fire Management Officer – Southwest Area

AK Division of Forestry and Fire Protection

Phone: 907-521-7052

Email: seth.ross@alaska.gov