Wildland Fire

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 (Training Officer)The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 (Training Officer) in Soldotna, Alaska.What you will be doing:As a firefighter, this position provides protection from wildland fire threats to life and property in the wildland/urban interface.Ensure daily fire readiness for engines, helicopters, and personal gear.Ensure all personnel responding to incidents follow the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and 18 Watch Out Situations.Provide for the safety of personnel and the accountability of equipment.As an Area Training Officer:Provide oversight of the area/regional training program by collecting and documenting training and experience records, fire performance evaluations, and completed task books for area employees, EFF personnel, and local cooperators. Maintain accurate training support files and ensure all information is entered into IQS in accordance with established data entry standards and naming conventions.Using the DOF Task Book Authorities and Qualification Level Access (QLA) document as a guide, enter data and attach records into IQS for positions certified by the local Fire Management Officer (FMO)Consolidate and prioritize area nominations for training courses following established national, agency, and program policies and procedures.Complete annual "Training Needs" documents for the coming year for area employees, emergency firefighters, and local cooperators by the date set by the Statewide Training office.Mission and values/culture:The Alaska Division of Forestry, Kenai-Kodiak Area, proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression, management, and control. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join the team that protects millions of acres of our forests, our communities, and our natural resources. Individuals must be willing and capable of acting responsibly, leading firefighters, and performing strenuous work safely and productively. The experience gained as a Wildland Fire Resources Tech can form the foundation for a successful career in forestry and other natural resource professions. Applicants must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work, typically in challenging and dynamic conditions.Benefits of joining our team:The Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 4 is a permanent career-seasonal position. As a permanent seasonal employee, your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. You will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, and vacation benefits. Although this job can be arduous, it does include many rewards, including the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful places in the country and create lifetime friendships.The working environment you can expect:This position is based out of the Soldotna Area office of the Kenai-Kodiak Area Office located at 42499 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, Alaska. The Kenai Kodiak Area is comprised of 11+ million acres of Federal, Tribal, State, Borough, Municipal, and private land that make up the Kenai Peninsula and the island of Kodiak. Many of the duties performed in the job require considerable physical exertion, including working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, long hours, and extended periods away from home. Duties include but are not limited to the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb. A work capacity or "pack" test is required and must be passed at the Arduous level for firefighter positions.We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies:Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals.Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high-stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, and dangerous situations).