Senior Wildland Fire & Resource Technician

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 positions in Fairbanks, Alaska. These are experienced crewmember roles on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack).

Duties include wildland fire suppression, chainsaw and water pump operations, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Six months of trainee or entry level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience.
• Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System.
• Substitution: completed college coursework may substitute for the required six months of field experience.
• There is no substitution for the National Incident Qualification System (Red Card) qualifications.
• Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.

Responsibilities

• Wildland fire suppression and related duties on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack).
• Chainsaw operations, water pump operations, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and operating around equipment.
• Maintain readiness and be available throughout the fire season; travel within Alaska and to other states.

Skills

Fire Management

Risk Management

Decision Making

Leadership

Physical Strength & Agility

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 positions in Fairbanks, Alaska. These are experienced crewmember roles on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack).

Duties include wildland fire suppression, chainsaw and water pump operations, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and equipment handling.