Alaska State Troopers
Forester 2/Northern Region Fuels Specialist (PCN 10-9854)
Alaska State Troopers, Sawyers River, New Hampshire, United States
Overview
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 2, Northern Region Fuels Specialist, in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, or Tok. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. Responsibilities
Project Planning: Identifies areas for fuel treatments in coordination with Area Foresters, area FMO/AFMOs and the State Fuels Coordinator. This may include fuel breaks, prescribed fire, and other hazard fuel treatments. Planning will include site layout, required resources, cost, implementation method, time frame, public notification, updating the georeferencing database, and professional communication with interagency partners. Knowledge of prescribed fire planning, policy, smoke management considerations, and working with cooperating agencies to accomplish land management objectives through fire use. Project Administration: Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team developing compliance documents, contracting agreements, project solicitation, public notification, project tracking and reporting, financial considerations, and land use agreements. Fire operations: During the fire season, this position may be involved in daily fire operations as a member of an Incident Management Team, suppression resource, subject matter expert, or assisting agency administrators and fire management staff in wildland fire response and line officer duties. Mission and Values/Culture
The Division of Forestry (DOF) provides wildland fire protection for over 150 million acres of state, private, and municipal lands throughout Alaska. The Division’s Fire & Aviation program is seeking a motivated, high-energy team member to support our newly established wildland fuels program. The intent of hazard fuel reduction is to enhance landscape resiliency from wildland fire and reduce the potential for adverse effects resulting from wildland fire, including the loss of life, property, and infrastructure. Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position offers training opportunities and a flexible work schedule. Based on National Interagency Incident Management System qualifications, the incumbent may accept assignments and serve as a member of the Alaska Incident Management Team, which responds to wildland and all-risk incidents in Alaska and nationally. Working Environment
Although this position is primarily office-based, there is a requirement for field site visits to projects, fire assignments, and prescribed fire tours. During the fire season, the atmosphere is fast-paced, mission-driven, and extremely service-oriented. Position-specific competencies
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering audience and information type; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Fire Management: Knowledge of fire management concepts, behavior, ecology; prescribed fire methodologies, strategies, and equipment; fire detection, prevention, suppression; and integration with natural resource management. Project Management: Knowledge of principles and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance. Learn more
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula. Experience:
One year of professional entry level forestry experience. The required experience is met by service as Forester 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. Or three years of journey level technical experience in fire or forest resources management. This experience includes work such as Natural Resource Technician 3, Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. Substitutions:
A master's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula will substitute for the entry level experience. Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree. Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree. Certification via NWCG Incident Qualification Card (red card) within the preceding three years in specified positions will substitute for education; see original posting for details. Special Note:
Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource biometrics, and wildland fire control. One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work. Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials. Most positions require Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System. Some positions may require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. Application Instructions:
At the time of application the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. Required documents include: a copy of documents demonstrating minimum qualifications, and NWCG Incident Qualification (Red) Card. At the time of the interview, provide a valid driver’s license, a list of three professional references, and NWCG Incident Qualification (Red) Card if not provided earlier. EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA. If you require accommodations contact the state, as described in the posting. Additional Notices
Other required notices and contact information are available in the original posting. For assistance with your application, contact Workplace Alaska support. Contact
Nathan Zalewski, Forester 3/Statewide Fuels Coordinator, Phone: 907-687-5519, Email: nathan.zalewski@alaska.gov
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The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Forester 2, Northern Region Fuels Specialist, in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, or Tok. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. Responsibilities
Project Planning: Identifies areas for fuel treatments in coordination with Area Foresters, area FMO/AFMOs and the State Fuels Coordinator. This may include fuel breaks, prescribed fire, and other hazard fuel treatments. Planning will include site layout, required resources, cost, implementation method, time frame, public notification, updating the georeferencing database, and professional communication with interagency partners. Knowledge of prescribed fire planning, policy, smoke management considerations, and working with cooperating agencies to accomplish land management objectives through fire use. Project Administration: Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team developing compliance documents, contracting agreements, project solicitation, public notification, project tracking and reporting, financial considerations, and land use agreements. Fire operations: During the fire season, this position may be involved in daily fire operations as a member of an Incident Management Team, suppression resource, subject matter expert, or assisting agency administrators and fire management staff in wildland fire response and line officer duties. Mission and Values/Culture
The Division of Forestry (DOF) provides wildland fire protection for over 150 million acres of state, private, and municipal lands throughout Alaska. The Division’s Fire & Aviation program is seeking a motivated, high-energy team member to support our newly established wildland fuels program. The intent of hazard fuel reduction is to enhance landscape resiliency from wildland fire and reduce the potential for adverse effects resulting from wildland fire, including the loss of life, property, and infrastructure. Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position offers training opportunities and a flexible work schedule. Based on National Interagency Incident Management System qualifications, the incumbent may accept assignments and serve as a member of the Alaska Incident Management Team, which responds to wildland and all-risk incidents in Alaska and nationally. Working Environment
Although this position is primarily office-based, there is a requirement for field site visits to projects, fire assignments, and prescribed fire tours. During the fire season, the atmosphere is fast-paced, mission-driven, and extremely service-oriented. Position-specific competencies
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering audience and information type; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Fire Management: Knowledge of fire management concepts, behavior, ecology; prescribed fire methodologies, strategies, and equipment; fire detection, prevention, suppression; and integration with natural resource management. Project Management: Knowledge of principles and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance. Learn more
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula. Experience:
One year of professional entry level forestry experience. The required experience is met by service as Forester 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. Or three years of journey level technical experience in fire or forest resources management. This experience includes work such as Natural Resource Technician 3, Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. Substitutions:
A master's degree from an accredited college in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry or closely related curricula will substitute for the entry level experience. Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field AND journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices, such as fire prevention, suppression, timber sales, reforestation or inventory may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree. Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree. Certification via NWCG Incident Qualification Card (red card) within the preceding three years in specified positions will substitute for education; see original posting for details. Special Note:
Closely related curricula and work experience includes fields such as geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource biometrics, and wildland fire control. One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work. Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials. Most positions require Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System. Some positions may require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. Application Instructions:
At the time of application the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. Required documents include: a copy of documents demonstrating minimum qualifications, and NWCG Incident Qualification (Red) Card. At the time of the interview, provide a valid driver’s license, a list of three professional references, and NWCG Incident Qualification (Red) Card if not provided earlier. EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA. If you require accommodations contact the state, as described in the posting. Additional Notices
Other required notices and contact information are available in the original posting. For assistance with your application, contact Workplace Alaska support. Contact
Nathan Zalewski, Forester 3/Statewide Fuels Coordinator, Phone: 907-687-5519, Email: nathan.zalewski@alaska.gov
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