Fire Management Officer Tok (PCN 10-9690) at State of Alaska

Job DescriptionThe Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protectionis recruiting for a Fire Management Officer in Tok Alaska.What You Will Be Doing: The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Fire Management Officer (FMO) in Tok Alaska. Under the direction of the Northern Region Fire Management Officer the Area FMO is responsible for planning coordinating implementing evaluating and supervising multiple operations and projects related to the Areas fire management program.This position manages Initial Attack Operations Prevention Fuels Training and Crew programs within the area.The Fire Management Officer is a regular full-time position and functions at the supervisory level.Mission and Values/Culture: Alaskas Fire Protection Programs Mission is to safely manage wildland fires that pose a threat to life property and critical infrastructure on 150 million acres of land throughout the State of Alaska.Alaskas Fire Protection Program VisionDFFP envisions that by investing in the fire programs four primary functions preparedness prevention mitigation and suppression we will benefit Alaskans. Our communities will be fire-adapted and prepared human-caused fires will be reduced and we will have a well-trained and available workforce thereby reducing suppression costs and increasing public safety.Benefits of Joining Our Team: The benefits of joining the DFFP team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire fuels and forestry goals. The opportunity to work in a professional environment that supports the State of Alaska and the Division of Natural Resources goals and objectives to support Alaska residents businesses and the economy.The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is being recruited for the Tok location: Mile Post 123.9 Tok Cut Off.Must be able to command think clearly and act decisively during prolonged and/or during multiple incidents under stressful conditions when life and property are threatened.The position requires a NIMMS ICS red card with an arduous physical fitness rating.Expected to work up to sixteen hours per day for extended periods of time throughout the fire season.We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Fire Management:Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of fire management including the characteristics behavior and ecology of fire; methodologies strategies and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection prevention and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management.Risk Management:Knowledge of the principles methods and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation including assessment of failures and their consequences.Teamwork:Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Supervision:Plans distributes and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected utilized and developed and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Assignments include the authority and responsibility to recommend or independently take action to employ (i.e. appoint transfer promote) discipline or discharge or adjudicate grievances of direct reports.Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection.Minimum QualificationsEither an associates degree; 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of post-secondary education; or certification from an accredited vocational technical school in: forestry natural resources emergency management and/or a related fieldANDTwo years journey level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention fire suppression timber sales reforestation or inventory.Substitution:Certification within the preceding three (3) years by the candidates employing agency as Qualified for Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) or Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) in the National Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (see PMS 310-1 will substitute for the required education.Special Note:Related curricula includes fields such as: geosciences geography natural resources environmental sciences soils hydrology wildlife habitat management forest engineering remote sensing vegetation classification natural resource bio-metrics emergency management and wildland firefighting.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.Positions require Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System. The positions must qualify at and maintain Red Card qualification at the Arduous physical level of wildland firefighting duty using the work capacity test (aka The Pack Test) (see Required Information** Please read the information below carefully. **At the time of the interviewplease ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:Last three evaluations and/or two professional references.Drivers license.Transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.Red Card if using fire certifications to meet the minimum qualifications.A copy of any forestry and/or fire-related training certificates.SPECIAL NOTICESPositions 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.Position requires Red Card qualification under the Incident Command System. The positions must qualify at and maintain Red Card qualification at the Arduous physical level of wildland firefighting duty using the work capacity test (aka The Pack Test) (see Study NoticeThis position is currently underreview as part of the Forest and Fire Management job class study. Therefore both the title and the assigned pay range may be subject to change upon completion of the study.Application NoticeHow to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Supplemental QuestionsFor your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.EducationIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.Special Instructions for Foreign EducationEducation completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.Work ExperienceIf using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.Note:Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining UnitIf you are acurrent state employee please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.Classification Study NoticeThis position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Wildland Firefighter/Fire Support job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.Drivers License RequirementApplicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. FirearmsThis position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats should call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact InformationIf you choose to be contacted by email please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the domain.Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll-free) or if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed toFor assistance with your password please visitthe password reset page.For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:Rob AllenNorther Region Fire Management OfficerPhone:Email:Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Customer Service,NYC,Building Evacuation,Safety Directors,Fire Wardens,FSD,Emergency,Law Enforcement,Security Staff,Access Control,Regular Basis,Fire Department,Fire Safety Plan,Fire Command Station,Life Safety Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1