What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Technician 1 - Forest Inventory Crew Member position at State of Alaska?
What You Will Be Doing
The majority of the duties consist of field data collection activities, i.e., collecting forest and natural resource inventory data on inventory plots. You will also serve as a crew leader for a team of 3-4 inventory technicians.
Mission and Culture
The mission of the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska's forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. We are leaders in wildland fire management, forest management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority, inventory of statewide timber resources, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position spends the majority of its time in the field throughout the summer. There are opportunities to visit various forest sites across the State, including both local and remote areas. There is also the potential to work on several inventory projects to expand knowledge and skills. The technicians will work an 8- 12 day shift with 6-10 days off in between, which allows plenty of time off to enjoy the Alaskan summer outside of work.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position requires travel away from Fairbanks via the road system and camping for up to 12 days at a time. The crew might travel to a remote base camp and live and work with a dozen others. The crew will also travel daily from Fairbanks. The position requires working long hours in the field. Travel means vary throughout the season, including highway vehicles, ATV/UTVs, boats, helicopters, and/or small fixed-wing aircraft. Long hikes are also expected.
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:
- Extensive field experience in forest inventory.
- Abilities to ensure safety when working in the field.
- Ability to work long hours in inclement weather.
- Familiarity with vegetation in Alaska boreal forest.
- Familiarity with forest health issues.
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Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or the equivalent.
OR:
One year of experience performing a variety of office clerical assignments of average difficulty equivalent to an Administrative Clerk 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR:
One year of experience performing unskilled or entry level tasks in any phase of forestry or fish and wildlife work, routine field maintenance, or patrol duties assisting in the prevention of violations and the enforcement of laws and regulations concerning fish and wildlife protection. This work is equivalent to Forest Technician 1-2, Fish and Wildlife Technician 1-2, or Fish and Wildlife Aide with the State of Alaska.
OR:
Any combination of the above two substitutions totaling one year of experience.
Special Note:
"High school diploma or the equivalent" is defined as any of the following:
1. Issuance of a high school diploma by a school district, including foreign high schools.
2. Issuance of a high school diploma by a state based on successful completion of a GED test.
3. Issuance of a high school diploma by the military based on satisfactory completion of a GED test.
4. Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college.
5. Completion of any basic education course of 480 class room hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week).
6. Six months of work experience performing duties closely related to the job class.
7. Twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to the job in question; for example, a stock clerk who maintains records or a table attendant who composes checks for customers would meet the high school requirement for a clerical class.
When an applicant has no experience related to the job, the following formula is used to determine high school equivalency: highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years. This can be any kind of work experience.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Resume.
- Three professional references.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- Requires frequent travel and camping within the State for up to 12 days at a time.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. 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.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
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 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.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Miho Welton
Statewide Inventory Forester
miho.welton@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
