Information Program Coordinator: Wildland Fire Outreach

Natural Resources; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Field site visits

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks an Information Program Coordinator in Anchorage, Palmer, or Fairbanks. This role focuses on planning, developing, and overseeing information and outreach activities to promote division programs and initiatives.

The position involves coordinating with area foresters and fire management officers, engaging with the public and media, and leading wildfire information efforts during the season.

Qualifications

• Competencies include planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls and programs.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are required.
• Compliance with federal laws, regulations, and guidance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee division-wide information and outreach activities.
• Promote transparency and engage stakeholders, including the public and media.
• Oversee wildfire information during the fire season and coordinate with field personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Communications

Fire Management

Analytical Thinking

Compliance

Decision Making

Planning and Evaluating

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks an Information Program Coordinator in Anchorage, Palmer, or Fairbanks. This role focuses on planning, developing, and overseeing information and outreach activities to promote division programs and initiatives.

The position involves coordinating with area foresters and fire management officers, engaging with the public and media, and leading wildfire information efforts during the season.