Job Description

***Effective July 1, 2023 the General Government Bargaining Unit received a 2.5% pay increase***
This is included in the posted salary.

What You Will Be Doing
Under general direction, the Area Fire Management Officer (FMO) manages the implementation of the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection wildland fire suppression program at the Tok Area office.

This position ensures safe, efficient, and effective fire prevention, fire preparedness, and fire suppression in accordance with Alaska statutes and the Alaska Interagency Wildland Fire Management Plan.

Mission and Culture
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection fosters a mission-driven culture with the responsibility for the protection of Alaska\'s values including life and property from wildland fire. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection works closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies as well as private industry vendors, to provide wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
The benefits of joining the DOF 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 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 throughout the fire season.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include

• Ability to regularly exercise discretionary authority and multi-task with numerous demands, issues, deadlines, and challenges in compressed timeframes during wildland fires.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for reports, press releases, media interviews, fire information, fire and situational briefings, and interagency information exchange.
• Experience in leading, training and developing staff from all diverse backgrounds.
• Possess a working knowledge of computers, software applications, databases and automated systems.
• Technical knowledge of fire management practices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Either an associate\'s 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 field

AND

Two 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 candidate\'s 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 )

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet to be considered for employment at this time.

At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Cover letter

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• Last three (3) evaluations and/or two professional references. If you do not have evaluations, provide an explanation as to why.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• 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.
• This position requires "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System. The incumbents 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

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Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska \xe2\x80\x9c " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer\'s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out 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 Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver\'s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver\'s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In 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.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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 Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
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For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Timothy (Kato) Howard
Forester
Phone: 907-883-1400
Email: kato.howard@alaska.gov

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