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Department Of Commerce Fairbanks AK, 99701

Meteorologist, Gs-1340-09/11/12 (Map)

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Department Of Veterans Affairs Fairbanks AK, 99701

Physician Assistant FBX

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary The provider's main responsibility will be to function as a physician assistant for veteran patients. Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; providing a full range of medical care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems; and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade. Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Functional Statement Title/#: Physician Assistant/000000 Financial Disclosure Report: not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY BE AUTHORIZED for highly qualified candidates. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (6 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Emotional/mental stability.P Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 00 * Job family (Series) 0603 Physician Assistant Similar jobs * Assistants, Physician * Physician Assistants * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job * Designated and/or random drug testing may be required * Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 * You may be required to serve a probationary period * Subject to a background/security investigation * Must be proficient in written and spoken English Qualifications Basic Requirements: U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Certification: Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). NOTE: Recent PA graduates who are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) may be employed by the VA on a temporary basis for a period of not to exceed two years. (Certification must be uploaded with your application package) English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Salary determination will be made by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in accordance with the Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/78 Part II Appendix G8 Physician Assistant. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Forestry Aid/Technician (Fire)

* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as one of the key fire management pos...

* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF) and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following types of crews: Hand; Helitack (helicopter); Engine; Prescribed. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-03 Forestry Aid) performs assignments as a wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack; construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04 Forestry Technician) is a skilled wildland firefighter. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a senior wildland firefighter performing all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. * In addition to the base salary, you will receive a 5.30% cost of living allowance for Denali, AK or a 3.74% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, AK. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease. Cut-off Date: The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed, during the open period of the announcement: 12/18/2018 Denali Park, AK (Denali NP&P) Fairbanks, AK (Yukon-Charley Rivers NP) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select Alaska. Travel Required 76% or greater - Frequent/Extensive travel is required. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 05 * Job family (Series) 0462 Forestry Technician * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen. * Positions may require a valid state driver's license. * Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer * All positions have medical qualification requirements. * You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. * These positions have no promotion potential. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (must carry a 45 lb pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment. DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Qualifications To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following: * 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR * 1 year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR * a combination of education and experience described above. To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor: * 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a trainee wildland firefighter. OR * 2 years of education above the high school level which included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of mathematics is creditable toward this requirement; OR * a combination of the education and experience described above. Selective Factor for GS-04: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have the following: 90 days of wildland fire experience. Wildland fire experience is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the fire line in containment, control, suppression or use of wildland fire. This experience can be met by serving in a temporary, seasonal or equivalent private sector fire position. Periods of wildland firefighting experience gained through militia and rural fire departments can also be credited. To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors: * 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR * successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with either: 1. a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a subject matter field directly related to the position; OR 2. at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours of mathematics is creditable. The level of the course work must have been equivalent to at least the junior- or senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program; OR * a combination of education and specialized work experience described above. Selective Factors for GS-05: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1); And 2. Successful completion of S-290 "Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior" For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Education

Department Of Commerce Fairbanks AK, 99701

Lead Meteorologist, Gs-1340-13 (Map)

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary * This announcement is open to current Department of Commerce (DOC) employees on a competitive and permanent appointment and DOC CTAP eligibles. Monster Government Solutions (MGS) will be performing scheduled maintenance between Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th. You may not be able to complete the application process during this time. The scheduled maintenance will end 6:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, November 18th. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: A cut off of candidates from this announcement will not be established prior to Tuesday, November 20, 2018. This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with potential vacancies across the United States and its territories. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau Alaska is 3.74% for Carolina, Puerto Rico is 3.48% and for Barrigada, Guam is 13.01%. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. Post Differential may be authorized for Barrigada, Guam for hires outside of the local area. You may be entitled to 20% post differential allowance in addition to the salary. COLAs are exempt from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not. Employees filling positions in Guam or San Juan, PR may be eligible for home leave under the provisions of 5 C.F.R. § 630.601 Salary ranges will vary based on the location. Please visit: OPM Salary Charts for specific salary information related to a specific location. * Applicants currently occupying a 1340 series position in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and applying under competitive merit promotion procedures are covered under the "Exception" clause and DO NOT need to submit transcripts. As a Lead Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: * Serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO). * Conduct a weather watch which involves interpretation of Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and the analysis of other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast and service products, including individual briefings. * Serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies such as FAA, FEMA, and emergency management and law enforcement officials over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings and watches. * Handle general office administrative matters which may occur on shift including augmenting staff, and approve overtime and leave. Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional Travel is required - 10%. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 * Job family (Series) 1340 Meteorology Similar jobs * Meteorologists * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply. * Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. * Must be suitable for Federal employment. * Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). * Time-in-grade requirements must be met by closing date of announcement. * A one year probationary period may be required. * This position is in the bargaining unit. OTHER EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Rotating shift work is required with the WFO in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During periods of threatening weather or rapidly changing weather conditions, the increase in workload and the necessity for rapid dissemination of weather warnings and updates requires periods of acute mental alertness and produces considerable mental stress. Adverse weather conditions often require the incumbent to work hours longer than the usual shift, adding to mental and physical stress. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: A. Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: * At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of: a. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; * b. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); c. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and d. Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. * Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions. * * Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations. * * At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science. * There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: * Analyzing and assessing the current and forecast weather situation at both the synoptic and mesoscale levels; * Devising, formulating and disseminating hydrometeorological forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories; * Using dual polarization radar to issue forecasts and warnings; * Applying professional knowledge of meteorology and hydrology, applied research, or data management techniques, to warning and forecast methods in order to lead or participate in local development activities or local forecast operational techniques development; and * Providing briefings to government or other decision makers on hazardous weather or water events. Education Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.

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Customer Service Representative

U-Haul Fairbanks AK, 99701

Location: 209 College Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 United States of America Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated person ...

Posted 6 days ago

Location: 209 College Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 United States of America Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated person that would love to start your career in the retail industry with U-Haul? If you are looking for an excellent opportunity that will allow you to grow in an exciting work place; look no further. U-Haul is growing with more than 1700 Moving and Storage locations in the U.S. and Canada, it's no wonder our company has been an excellent source of career and personal growth opportunities for more than 70 years! We are seeking High Energy, Positive individuals that like to make customers smile! In this role you will be part of a driven team and working alongside with some of the top managers in our industry. As a Customer Service Representative you will enjoy flexible scheduling around school, sports and family life! You will work with other team members who have a similar passion for working with customers and making their day. You will be a part of a team that gives back to your community and environment! Our associates receive opportunities for growth and advancement and can be promoted into Assistant Manager and General Management positions! U-Haul meet our customers' needs and demands. U-Haul's needs for Customer Service Representatives are significantly greater on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Day to day duties of a Customer Service Representative: As a Customer Service Representative you will interface with U-Haul customers to identify what they are looking for so that you can recommend the best moving supplies or storage solutions for their moving needs. A Customer Service Representative will assist customers inside the U-Haul Center by educating them on our products and services, answering questions, and preparing rental invoices. Once properly trained, Customer Service Representatives may also assist customers outside on the lot as well by installing trailer hitches and light wiring harnesses on customer's vehicles, ensuring vehicle fluid levels are properly filled, performing clean-up of trucks, trailers, and other rental items, and accepting equipment returned from rental. Primary responsibilities include: * Interact with our guests in a friendly, fast, courteous and efficient manner * Attention to detail in order to promote positive customer interactions * Hear and sense customer needs and keep your manager and fellow team members informed * Complete training and maintain knowledge by participating in on-line and hands on educational and training opportunities * Take pride in every aspect of your work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm * Be a strong team player, with a commitment to continuous learning who provides high quality service to our customers Click on the link below to learn more about the job. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7bFOd9Y2ZU U-Haul offers: * Very Competitive Pay * Flexible Hours * Military Veterans highly encouraged to apply * Uniforms Provided Requirements: * Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate commercial motor vehicles * Adhere to all local state and federal vehicular regulations while driving Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Department Of Veterans Affairs Fairbanks AK, 99701

Physician Fairbanks Cboc

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary Functions as an independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs or sub specialty evaluation and treatment. Maintains proficiency with the latest medical treatments and procedures. A Team Practice model has been developed with each patient identified and placed with primary care provider and on an outpatient team. The team will be responsible for the longitudinal management of the patient. Provides age-specific care for young adult, middle adult, older adult and geriatric. The provider is accountable to the Clinic Manager and the Chief of Staff for clinical practice and other professional responsibilities. Practices, promotes and implements opportunities to improve environmental and operational safety. Identifies quality management issues and participates in quality management monitoring and in evaluation of clinical practice. Utilize quality management findings to improve quality of care. Provides leadership in adhering to and promoting practice based on current standards of clinical practice. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Work Schedule: No more than 5 days per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week. No more than 8 hours per day between the hours of 6am to 6 pm, weekends included. Financial Disclosure Report: not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY BE AUTHORIZED for highly qualified candidates. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of color; Hearing (aid permitted); Emotional/mental stability. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 15 * Job family (Series) 0602 Medical Officer * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job * Designated and/or random drug testing required * Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 * You may be required to serve a probationary period * Subject to a background/security investigation * Must be proficient in written and spoken English Qualifications Basic Requirements: * United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. * Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. * Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. * Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. * Proficiency in spoken and written English. * Physical requirements outlined above. Preferred Experience: Primary Care Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Fire Suppression Specialist (Forestry Technician)

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Suppression Specialists in Fairbanks, AK. For more information on Crew Types, click here. * In addition to the base salary, you will receive a 5.31% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, Alaska. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities A Fire Suppression Specialist (GS-06, Forestry Technician) performs a variety of specialized fire line assignments during extended suppression efforts. Serves as a working crew leader/supervisor or crew member in carrying out helitack, engine crew, hand crew, or aviation activities. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. Locates line, directs and participates in line construction, back fire and burnout, pumping, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. A Fire Suppression Specialist (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves as a firefighter, fireline supervisor, technical specialist or incident commander in suppression of wildfires. Leads up to 50 firefighters as initial attack commander. Serves as technical specialist by performing work in a wide variety of special fire functions such as Helibase Manager, Staging Area Manager, Strike Team Leader, Logistical Unit Leader, or Plans Unit Leader. Cut-off Date: The following location will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed, during the open period of the announcement: 01/02/2019 Fairbanks, AK For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select Alaska. Travel Required 76% or greater - Frequent/Extensive travel is required. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 07 * Job family (Series) 0462 Forestry Technician * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen. * Positions may require a valid state driver's license. * Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer * All positions have medical qualification requirements. * You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. * These positions have no promotion potential. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (Must carry a 45 lb pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment. DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Qualifications To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors below: * 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers; OR * 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR * a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position. To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors below: * 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR * 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR * a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06 and GS-07: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1); And 2. Successful completion of S-290 "Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior" For more information regarding basic qualifications, general experience and combining education and experience click here. You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Education

Forestry Technician (Fire)

* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary Positions at the GS-06 level have been identified as one of the key fire management pos...

* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary Positions at the GS-06 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following types of crews: Hand; Helitack (helicopter); Engine; Prescribed. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) serves as a Lead on an Engine, Hand, Helitack or Prescribed fire crew performing various duties. As a Lead on an Engine crew, drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. As a Lead on a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. As a Lead on a Prescribed crew, operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires and wildland fire use. As a Lead on a Helitack crew, leads the fire suppression efforts of the helicopter module. Directs the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo; considers weight and balance, and securing the cargo. Completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks. * In addition to the base salary, you will receive a 5.30% cost of living allowance for Denali, AK or a 3.74% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, AK. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease. Locations for these positions are: Denali Park, AK (Denali NP&P) Fairbanks, AK (Yukon-Charley Rivers NP) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select Alaska. Travel Required 76% or greater - Frequent/Extensive travel is required. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 06 * Job family (Series) 0462 Forestry Technician * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen. * Positions may require a valid state driver's license. * Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer * All positions have medical qualification requirements. * You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. * These positions have no promotion potential. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (must carry a 45 lb pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment. DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Qualifications To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors: * 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers. OR * 1 year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR * a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position. Selective Factors for GS-06: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1); And 2. Successful completion of S-290 "Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior" For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education

Park Ranger (Airplane Pilot/Le) (Mp)

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