Senior Wildland Fire Leader & Resource Technician

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is seeking a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 in Fairbanks to lead and support frontline wildfire response. You will manage a handcrew, perform incident command on fires, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate training while ensuring compliance with safety standards and agency policies in Alaska’s challenging environments.

The role requires travel across Alaska and potential 14–21 day deployments, with emphasis on leadership,

Competenze

• Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications.
• Ability to pass Work Capacity Test at the Ambitious level with 3-mile hike carrying 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required; may need CDL endorsements.

Mansioni

• Serve as Superintendent of the White Mountain Type-2 IA handcrew across remote 14-21 day wildland fire assignments.
• Perform as incident commander on initial and extended attack fires; provide size-ups and suppression strategies.
• Ensure LCES, 10 Standard Firefighting Orders, and 18 Situations that Shout Watch Out are implemented.
• Maintain accountability for timekeeping, travel documents, evaluations, and other administrative duties; assist in budget management, purchasing, and procurement.
• Safely operate engines, chainsaws, hand tools, pumps, GPS, and radios.
• Assist in planning and implementing hazardous fuels mitigation projects.
• Assist or lead training for state, cooperators, and emergency fire personnel; attend classroom and fireline training.

Conoscenze

Fire Management

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Physical Strength

Financial Management

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is seeking a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 in Fairbanks to lead and support frontline wildfire response. You will manage a handcrew, perform incident command on fires, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate training while ensuring compliance with safety standards and agency policies in Alaska’s challenging environments.

The role requires travel across Alaska and potential 14–21 day deployments, with emphasis on leadership,