Wild Land Firefighter Type II Crew Member

Job Summary: Incumbent will perform entry or trainee level technical work in support of professional staff in the development, protection, implementation, or maintenance of the Fire Management or Forestry Management Programs.

Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbent(s).

Representative Duties: Under direct supervision of the Forestry Director Job incumbent will:

1. Learn fire management program requirements, suppression tactics, methods, and procedures in the use and maintenance of wildland firefighting hand tools, pumps, hoses, chainsaws, GPS units, compass, and other related fire suppression equipment. Attend basic forestry and wildlife management courses in subjects such as basic fire orientation and firefighting.

2. Maintain gear and equipment.

3. Assist in slash burn operations.

4. Operate water pumps.

5. Participate in projects supporting crew maintenance and operation, including fuels mitigation projects involving piling of limbs and slash, and cutting and pruning of trees.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

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:

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.