Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 - Initial Attack Lead (PCN 10-9525) - State of Alaska

What You Will Be Doing
Under the direction of the area's Fire Management Officer, this position serves as the Lead Operations for the Delta Junction Office- supervising an area-level wildland fire suppression function that is responsible for coordinating all operations personnel for wildfire and project work activities. This position also provides technical direction supervision for seven (7) permanent seasonal Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians 1 / 2 and 3.
 
The Division of Forestry is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician IV.  This permanent seasonal position is staffed approximately eight months annually to provide initial attack wildfire suppression for Delta Junction, the State of Alaska, and the lower 48 as needed.  
 
If you possess the following qualities and experience, you may be well suited for this position!

• Extensive experience as a fire operations foreman, Division Sup, or ICT 3? 
• Experience supervising personnel and providing leadership and direction within a dynamic organization? 
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, stressful environment? 
• Willing to work long hours for extended periods and able to travel? 
• Ability to multitask and complete projects with tight deadlines and changing priorities?

 
Mission and Culture
Our mission is to proudly serve Alaskans through forest management and wildland fire protection. Alaska Division of Forestry's role in fire management: The Division of Forestry will ensure wildland fire suppression resources are in a state of readiness to safely manage wildland fires that pose a threat to life, property and resources on State, private, municipal, and other lands negotiated through agreement and commensurate with the values at risk. Ensure the Division's wildland fire suppression resources are ready to safely and cost-effectively address initial attack wildland fires.
 
Core Responsibilities 
The key responsibilities and duties of the position include: 

• Oversee the operation technicians, coordinate engine and helitack staffing, and hire emergency firefighters for initial attack and crew mobilization. 
• Maintain readiness throughout the fire season.        
• Be available for assignment in Alaska, the Lower 48, and Canada (With a valid Passport).
• Serve as Duty Officer on a rotation schedule.
• Be the point of contact or acting Fire Management Officer (FMO) when the FMO is on assignment.
• Mentor and coach staff on fire leadership and tactics. 
• Serve as a firefighter, other Overhead Position, or as Incident Commander on wildland fires or other emerging incidents.  
• Conduct daily safety briefings and after-action reviews.  
• Communicate effectively (via written, verbal, and two-way radios) with subordinates, supervisors, and cooperators. 
• Properly use and maintain emergency vehicles, hand tools, pumps, chainsaws, GPS units, compass, computer/tablet.  
• Assist or lead in instructing training.  

 
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Delta Junction is a small town and office, which allows for a family atmosphere.  Delta Junction Office resembles a rustic fire outpost. With a small office, it allows staff to rotate out on fires more frequently to gain experience and training. We all work closely together and end up working on all sorts of projects, from fire preparedness, fire suppression, resource work, and fuels mitigation.
 
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is based out of the Delta Junction Office located at mile 267 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction, Alaska.  The Delta Junction Area is comprised of 3.8 million acres of Federal, Tribal, State, Municipal and private land.  Delta Junction is a large agricultural community. Many of the duties performed in the job require arduous work mixed with office work for long hours and working extended periods away from home.
 
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and Competencies:
We are seeking a motivated professional with a background in wildland fire. Competencies specific to being successful in the position include:

• Considerable knowledge of wildland fire fighting tactics, 
• Considerable knowledge of wildland fire leadership skills, 
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely under stressful situations, 
• Ability to work long hours under stressful situations with frequently changing priorities, 
• Ability to work effectively with other firefighters, incident commanders, agencies, and organizations under stressful situations.