Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 in Fairbanks, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: Serve as Superintendent of the White Mountain Type-2 IA handcrew across remote and austere 14-21 day wildland fire assignments in Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 48. Perform as an incident commander on initial and extended attack fires, provide accurate size-ups, and develop appropriate suppression strategies and tactics. Ensure LCES, '10 Standard Firefighting Orders,' and '18 Situations that Shout Watch Out' are implemented during all facets of wildland fire operations. Maintain accurate accountability for timekeeping, travel documents, performance evaluations, and other related administrative duties. Assist in budget management, purchasing, and procurement. Safely operate firefighting equipment such as engines, chainsaws, hand tools, pumps, GPS, and radios. Assist in the planning and implementation of hazardous fuels mitigation projects. Assist or lead wildland fire training classes for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel. Attend classroom and fireline training to advance fire management and professional development skills. Mission and Values/Culture: The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection's mission is to protect the lives and property of Alaskans from wildfires and to manage Alaska's forest resources for maximum sustainable yield. Fairbanks Area Forestry's fire suppression responsibilities cover approximately 9 million acres in central interior Alaska and include the Fairbanks North Star and Denali Boroughs. In many locations, FAF is the primary and sometimes only fire department response to wildfires. Fairbanks Area's core structure is comprised of highly motivated firefighters who excel under adverse conditions, possess a strong, can-do work ethic, emphasize personal and professional integrity through continuous improvement, and are committed to building a team-focused wildland firefighter community. Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians are leaders entrusted with ensuring Alaska fulfills its duty to provide safe, competent, and community-focused wildfire protection and sustainable forest management for Alaska's diverse user groups. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The White Mountain Superintendent will lead one of the State of Alaska's three organized handcrews that form the DFFP's front-line response to wildfires threatening Alaska's residents, communities, and infrastructure. White Mountain is rooted in the principles of public service, personal and professional integrity, high standards of physical fitness, quiet humility, and excelling in austere environments. Leaders who exhibit these qualities and are committed to the challenge of leading and developing firefighters across Alaska and the Lower 48 will find White Mountain a rewarding and fulfilling career path. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Fairbanks Area Forestry resides along the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. FAF's fire suppression organization is comprised of Type-6 & 7 engines, Helitack, Prevention, the White Mountain Type-2IA hand crew, the Fairbanks-1 Type-2 EFF hand crew, and dozer operations. Personnel staff engines, helicopters, and handcrews daily and are ready to respond to wildfires not only within FAF's protection area, but across Alaska. Fairbanks is the hub of Interior Alaska and epicenter for multiple outdoor recreational pursuits including: camping, boating, hiking, fishing, and photography. Fairbanks International Airport is located minutes away from FAF and is the primary departure point for reaching Alaska's far reaches. 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 prescr…

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