Part time
State of Alaska
Juneau, AK, USA
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, White Mountain Crew, is recruiting for a long-term, non-perm Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 3 - Lead Crew Member in Fairbanks, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: This is a lead crewmember position on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack). Primary duties will include wildland fire suppression, chainsaw operations, water pump operations, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and safely working with and around fire mitigation equipment. While assigned to fuel reduction tasks, experienced firefighters will be responsible for pile burning, felling and removing hazardous trees, and guiding lower-level technicians. When not on assignment, crew members must maintain readiness and be available throughout the fire season. Lead crew members are expected to provide direction and supervision for less experienced firefighters when needed. Mission And Values/Culture: The mission of the...

