Minimum Qualifications:
1. Must be eighteen years of age.
2. FFT2 Certification.
3. Entry or trainee level work in support of Fire and Hazardous Fuels mitigation.
4. National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Certificates (ICS-100, ICS-700, L-180, S-130, and S-190).
5. Must possess a valid Alaska driver's license. An individual without an Alaska driver's license, who meets the minimum age and experience requirements, may apply for the vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon acquision of an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Applicant must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Arduous" level as defined in Federal Publication PMS 307, Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide. This test requires that the applicant complete a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack over level terrain in 45 minutes or less additionally meet the folloiwng requirements:
1.5 mile run in a time of 10:35 or less
40 sit-ups in 60 seconds
25 pushups in 60 seconds
Chin ups based on body weight
More than 170 = 4
135-170 = 5
110-135 = 6
Less than 110 = 7
6. Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; must be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season. Must be available for assignments in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; must fly in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters; and handle hazardous materials.
7. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and co workers.
2. Ability to perform strenuous physical work in adverse environmental conditions, lift and carry heavy loads and use hand tools to construct fire lines.
3. Ability to learn field work procedures and routines, use measurement tools and record field notes.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn and retain information, ask questions and elicit required information, speak and write clearly and effectively.
5. Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations which may involve fractions, decimals and percentages.
6. Ability to learn basic map drafting techniques and to interpret and navigate from maps.
7. Ability to make decisions and maintain calm behavior in stressful situations.
8. Ability to safely operate noncommercial motorized vehicles and firefighting equipment.
9. Ability to work and live cooperativly with others over an extended period of time in remote, primitive field camp conditions and work outside in all weather conditions and in a smokey environment.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
