What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Technician 3 - FIA Crew Leader - LTNP (PCN 10-N20040-41) position at State of Alaska?
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead field crews of 2-4 members in remote areas of Interior Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data following established protocols.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of forestry, botanical, and geographic data collection, providing guidance on standardized protocols and procedures.
- Navigate challenging terrain, implement safe aviation and field operations, and troubleshoot field equipment under varying environmental conditions.
- Assist with logistical operations, including maintaining and organizing field gear, and contribute to the overall success of project scheduling and execution.
- This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and technical experience in the Forest Inventory and Analysis program.
Mission and Culture
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection manages Alaska's forests sustainably while leading statewide wildland fire management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs. Its influence extends across ownership boundaries through incident management, federal timber resource oversight, and timber inventory efforts. FIA Foresters support this mission by collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service to establish and inventory permanent research plots across Alaska using standardized national protocols.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
This position is an integral part of a team comprised of state and federal professionals executing a large interagency forest inventory program across interior Alaska. The Interior Alaska Forest Inventory and Analysis program (FIA) covers the largest area of any FIA program in the country and provides the opportunity to work, monitor, and access some of the most remote areas in Alaska.
This position offers avenues to gain proficiency in aviation operations, backcountry navigation, and ecological field measurements. Training in wilderness medicine and wildlife and firearms safety is included. Additionally, this role provides valuable exposure to the diverse career opportunities available within the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, offering a pathway for professional growth and advancement in natural resource management.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
Fieldwork is conducted in remote and challenging conditions across Interior Alaska, with hazards including rugged terrain, aviation transport, bear encounters, and inclement weather. Employees must be physically fit, capable of carrying heavy packs, and prepared for off-trail hiking, as well as working in small aircraft, helicopters, boats, and tight quarters with constant background noise.
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead and supervise field crews in remote backcountry settings. Skilled in delegating tasks efficiently, fostering team cohesion, and making independent decisions under challenging conditions
- Field Operations and Logistics: Experience managing field data collection and coordinating crew operations in rugged and remote environments. Capable of maintaining project timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring efficient completion of field tasks.
- Backcountry Navigation and Physical Endurance: Proficient in navigating with maps, compasses, and GPS. Physically capable of carrying 45-pound packs for extended periods and thriving in physically demanding environments.
- Scientific Data Collection: Familiarity with basic scientific principles and data collection protocols. Adept at applying technical knowledge to collect and record accurate field data.
- Aviation and Remote Transport Safety: Preferred: Experience with interagency aviation operations, including helicopter safety and logistics. Knowledge of aviation safety protocols for working in remote and challenging locations.
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One year of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Any combination of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska and college course work from an accredited institution totaling one year where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Two professional references
- Valid Alaska driver’s license
- Copy of any forestry, aviation, or fire-related training certificates
SPECIAL NOTICES
- This position requires the incumbent to carry and use firearms for wildlife protection.
- This position requires frequent travel within the state via fixed & rotor wing craft, ATV, and watercraft.
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.
Multiple Vacancies
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The Department of Natural Resources may use the applicant pool acquired during this recruitment for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.
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.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
David Rhodes
FIA Project Coordinator (Forester 3)
Phone: 716-907-7932
Email: dave.rhodes2@alaska.gov
Salary : $27
