Forester 4 - Fire Planner (PCN 10-N24015)

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing wildland fire planning technical support and coordination with fire management officers, land or resource management staff, and planners.
• Providing local expertise for short - and long-term strategic fire management planning, assessments, and interagency and/or unit fire management plans.
• Develop a methodology to incorporate a cost share agreement into the fire planning process as a method to reduce the State of Alaska suppression costs when protecting Federally managed lands. 
• Coordinate and review the Fire Management Plans (FMP) developed on an Interagency basis and ensure that they reflect National, regional and local management goals and objectives. 
• Facilitate the Fire Protection Program's reorganization and update policies and procedures.

 
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 who support each other while providing the necessary support to our critical wildland fire program and our expanding hazardous fuels program.
 
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The Palmer facility is located at 101 Airport Road, Palmer, AK 99645 
 
The selected candidate will work with a collaborative team that is comprised of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support and respect the individual. We promote a healthy life and work balance and enjoy a positive work environment.          
 
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or collectively as a leader/member of a group or team while focusing successfully and effectively on meeting defined goals, objectives, and deadlines;
• Have a working knowledge of Alaska fire management;
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop reports/summaries of the program's progress.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint). 
• Demonstrates a history of organizational skills in project management.
• Experience and knowledge working with incident management teams is highly desirable.

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.
AND EITHER
One years of professional advanced level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 3 or Natural Resource Specialist 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
Three years of professional journey level experience in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. The required experience includes work such as Forester 2, Fire Management Officer, State Logistics Center Coordinator, or Natural Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
 
Substitution:
 
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. (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience). The experience includes work such as Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3, Wildland Forestry Technician 2, or Wildland Fire Dispatcher with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
 
Certification from an accredited vocational technical school in forestry, natural resource management, or a closely related field and three years of 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. The experience includes work such as 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.
 
Certification via NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) Incident Qualification Card (AKA 'red card') within the preceding three (3) years in any of the following will substitute for the required education:
1.      Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2),
2.      Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2),
3.      Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), or
4.      Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
For NWCG Incident Qualification Card certification information see: National Incident Management System (NIMS): Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
 
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 bio-metrics, 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.
 
 
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements 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:

• The last three evaluations and/or two professional references. If you do not have evaluations, provide an explanation as to why.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This position may occasionally travel within Alaska to meetings/trainings.
• May work towards qualification for other positions utilized in the Incident Command System.
• It may be required work or be available during evenings and/or weekends, depending on the need.

 
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 “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.  
 
Cover Letter
At the time of application, the applicant must attach a professionally written cover letter addressing the competencies listed above.  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 it to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.  
 
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, yes/no, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply questions. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. 
 
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 whether 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 entirely. 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.  
 
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.Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
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