Wildland Fire And Resource Technician 3 (White Mountain Lead Firefighter Pcn 9824 &9826)

• Maintain readiness throughout the fire season. Be available for assignment in Alaska, the Lower48, and Canada (must have a valid passport)
• Communicate (written, verbally, two-way radios) effectively with subordinates, supervisors, and cooperators.
• Provide supervision to a group of 3-5 crewmembers.
• Serve as Incident Commander on wildland fires or other emerging incidents.
• Properly use and maintain emergency vehicles, hand tools, pumps, hoses, chainsaws, compass and GPS units.
• Keep supervisors informed on all aspects related to safe and effective crew operations. Conduct daily safety briefings and after-action reviews.

• Based in Fairbanks, Alaska.
• Long shifts, often 16 hours a day.
• Work in remote parts of Alaska.
• Travel to the Lower 48 and Canada for assignments.
• Assignments that will last for 14-21 days.

• Possess knowledge of fire behavior and understand how to interpret weather forecasts and predicted fire weather forecasts.
• White Mountain is seeking candidates that have experience leading in the wildland fire environment.
• Have knowledge of strategies and tactics used in the suppression of wildfire.
• Ability to safely direct and work around fixed-wing and rotor-wing aviation assets.
• Understand basic Incident Command Systems.
• Experience working with and maintaining portable pumps, hose lays, chainsaws, and hand tools.
• The ability to navigate using a compass, maps, and GPS units.

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.

• A copy of your college transcripts if supplementing education for fire experience.
• A copy of your most current Red Card and fire-related training certificates.

• A copy of your driver’s license and passport.
• Two to three professional references – names, emails, and phone numbers.

• This position requires frequent travel in and out of state and assignments lasting for 14-21 days.
• Be prepared to work in hazardous and extreme environmental conditions.
• Travel on fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft, sometimes on a daily basis.

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• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
  • General Government
  • Labor, Trades and Crafts
  • Public Safety Employees Association
  • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Confidential
• General Government
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Supervisory
• Correctional Officers
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• AVTEC
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Marine Engineers
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
  • AVTEC
  • Confidential
  • Correctional Officers
  • Marine Engineers
  • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  • Supervisory
  • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
  • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.