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Department Of The Interior Fairbanks AK, 99701

Forestry Aid/Technician (Fire)

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* 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 The Interior Fairbanks AK, 99701

Park Ranger (Airplane Pilot/Le) (Mp)

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary This position is part of the Bureau of Land Management in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about locations within Alaska can be found at: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/dcra/DCRAExternal/ Learn more about this agency Responsibilities * Investigate areas where acts of criminal activity, theft, vandalism or offenses of the criminal laws and regulations that related to public lands and resources have occurred. * Serve as pilot-in-command of single-engine fixed-wing aircraft on floats, wheels, or skis. Flights are over remote and uncharted terrain; conducted at low speeds and/or low altitudes using unimproved landing strips, roadways, or river banks/sandbars. * Provide specialized aerial surveillance, point-to-point aircraft operations, and airborne detection and investigative surveillance of violations of laws and regulations pertaining to public and adjacent lands. * Enforce a variety of Federal laws and regulations related to public land and resources by performing investigations, apprehending suspects and violators, performing surveillance activities, and making enforcement contacts. * Participate in searching for and rescuing lost, stranded, and/or injured visitor to public lands. Administer first aid as needed. * For information on the duties of this position contact the supervisor, Tim LaMarr, at (907) 474-2356. Travel Required 50% or less - Travel is to isolated areas of the public lands. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 * Job family (Series) 0025 Park Ranger Similar jobs * Officers, Wildlife * Wildlife Officers * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required. * You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * Direct Deposit Required. * You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. * Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually. * You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. * Competitive service federal employees are subject to Time-In-Grade in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the GS pay plan you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. * Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. * Passage of a pre-employment physical is required. * May require completion of a 1 year probationary period. * The duties of this position may require the incumbent to perform irregular or occasional overtime per week. The position may qualify for Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). * This position required regular and recurring overtime and shift work. * This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. * You will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of your duties. * Applicants are ineligible for this position if at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside or the applicant receives a pardon. Qualifications We must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. 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 be creditable, this experience must have been for 1 year and equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. (If the position was seasonal, your resume must show periods worked.) You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: * One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to, the following: park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historic preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; AND * Meet ALL of the following requirements: (1) Possess a current FAA commercial Airman Certificate with ratings single-engine land (ASEL) and single-engine sea (ASES); (2) Possess an instrument rating; (3) Have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command and 25 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command at night; and (4) Possess a current Class II Medical Certificate. Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. You must possess a Level I law enforcement commission or have completed training in an accredited institution which provided at least 680 hours of study whose course has been approved by the Bureau of Land Management or have completed a comparable state or Federal certified law enforcement program. (This is not regular police officer training.) Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Department Of Veterans Affairs Fairbanks AK, 99701

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The Alaska VA Healthcare System (AVAHS) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 3 facility serving Veterans throughout Alaska. The parent facility is located in Anchorage, Alaska and is adjacent to the 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson which is a VA/DoD Joint Venture Hospital. We manage four VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), located in Fairbanks (358 miles north of Anchorage), Kenai (158 miles south of Anchorage), Wasilla (41 miles north of Anchorage) and Juneau (569 air miles from Anchorage). We manage a VA Outreach clinic located in Homer and served by staff from the Kenai VA CBOC We also manage a 50 bed Domiciliary for homeless veteran's located in downtown Anchorage. Anchorage is a mid-sized city of approximately 292,000, with all of the modern amenities expected, including shopping, dining, cultural opportunities, entertainment, and public transportation. Leave the traffic jams and commuter stress behind and enjoy the scenic mountains or Cook Inlet views as you travel around the area. Within 15-20 minutes you can be in the Alaska wilderness of the Chugach National and State Forests, with little evidence of civilization. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, skiing, climbing, golf, tennis, recreational leagues and wildlife photography are all pursuits available in or near Anchorage. The University of Alaska Anchorage provides educational opportunities for continued personal education and growth. Alaska has no state income tax. Positions in Alaska receive a tax free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. The COLA for Fairbanks is currently 3.74% and is subject to change in the future. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in the Primary Care Service at the Alaska VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS) provides outpatient care to eligible Veteran patients who present with urgent/chronic medical conditions, changes in mental status and/or functional decline. The ANP functions as an independent member of the Medical Staff with delineated clinical privileges granted by the Medical Executive Board and is a member of an interdisciplinary team providing primary care for patients. Member of an interdisciplinary team providing primary care for patients and/or employees. Assessment of risk factors, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA and DoD formulary and state regulations. Seek consultation with physicians whenever cases are outside of scope of practice. Communicate relevant patient data in case presentations and medical records, formulates, initiates and evaluates health care teaching related to patients and families, facilitates communication related to patients with personnel responsible for their hospital and clinic services, and act as a consultant to nursing and medical staff. Women's Health Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management and coordination of complex client care. Leadership is characterized as substantial, continuous responsibility for a population group. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (1 hours);Pushing (1 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (1 hours); Repeated bending (1 hours); Climbing, legs only (1 hours); Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; 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; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); emotional/mental stability. Work Schedule: 5 days per week, not to exceed 8 hours per day between the hours of 6am to 6 pm, weekends included. Functional Statement Title/#: Nurse Practitioner/000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required INCENTIVES: Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY BE AUTHORIZED for highly qualified candidates. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 00 * Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Similar jobs * Nurse Practitioners * Practitioners, Nurse * 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 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Master's degree in Nursing accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE is required. Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure as a Nurse and as a Nurse Practitioner in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Alaska State licensure as a NP with prescriptive authority required prior to start. Certification: National Certification as Nurse Practitioner required. [The certification must be in the specialty of Adult Health, or Family Nurse Practitioner or related. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Pre-placement physical is required in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Preferred Experience: Experience in a Primary Care Outpatient setting Grade Determinations: to be made by Nursing Professional Standards Board (NPSB) References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-03. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of VN-01 to VN-03. A professional standards board will be held to determine grade and salary upon selection. 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. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Laborer Na-03

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Fort Wainwright and surrounding communities within 150 miles of the installation. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) This announcement will be used to fill positions with the Business Operations Division (BOD) and the Community Recreation Division (CRD). For more information on this position click here. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities * Perform heavy physical labor requiring the frequent lifting and carrying of items and furniture weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more * Operate heavy powered equipment performing tasks that require prior work experience and training. * Performs general maintenance of NAF facilities requiring use of heavy powered equipment and heavy tools. Breaks up concrete, mixes and pours concrete and asphalt. * Advises facility director of potential safety hazards and identifies repairs required. Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 3 * Job family (Series) 3502 Laboring * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required * Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position * A one year probationary period may be required * Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check * A physical is required * Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds, operating heavy powered mowers on grades or pushing wheelbarrow loads of cement, etc. * Required to stand, walk, bend and kneel for lengthy periods of time * Works indoors and outdoors * May be exposed to adverse weather conditions when working outdoors * Exposed to drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. Possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes * Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses and exercise proper handling of equipment to avoid serious injury in the work area Qualifications * Knowledge of the processes, which require remembering directions and/or sequences be, required (e.g., mixing cement). * Knowledge and skill in the operation, control, and cleaning of heavy, power equipment (single-function power lawn mowers with one or more cutting decks and mechanical controls, chain saws, jackhammers) * Knowledge to work safely with heavy tools (axes, picks, tampers, chain saws, etc). * Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and adjusting the cutting height of blades of power mowers or in operating weight handling devises when moving heavy loads. Education

Custodial Worker Na-02

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* Videos * Duties HelpDuties Summary The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Fort Wainwright and surrounding communities within 150 miles of the installation. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) This announcement is being used to fill vacant positions within the Business Operations Division and the Community Recreation Division on Fort Wainwright, AK. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities * Cleans rooms, corridors, stairways, and other areas. * Sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, strips and polishes using light and heavy duty powered equipment. * Operates industrial equipment to clean rugs, drapes, etc. Performs routine maintenance of equipment. * Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes toilet facilities. * Cleans, and dusts assigned areas. * Empties trash. * Makes beds and changes line. * Washes walls, windows, blinds and ceiling fixtures using ladders, scaffolds and safety belt. * Moves heavy furniture. * Maintains stock of room and cleaning supplies to perform assigned duties. * Performs other duties as assigned. For more information, please see position description. Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 2 * Job family (Series) 3566 Custodial Working * Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment * Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required * Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position * A one year probationary period may be required * Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check * A physical is required * Required standing and walking on hard and carpeted surfaces with some bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of items or carts weighing up to 20 to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 50 pounds. * Work is usually performed indoors in areas that have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. * Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, vibration from use of heavy equipment, and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions. * Care is required to avoid serious injury when working on ladders and when moving heavy furniture and using heavy powered equipment. * If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form or copy this URL to your browser: www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/pdf/A3433_Final.pdf). Qualifications * Must have the ability to follow instructions and read signs. * Must have a basic knowledge of common cleaning solvents, cleaning tools, and equipment. * Must know the proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions, and must be able to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. * Must be able to troubleshoot, make adjustments, and perform minor repair and maintenance of equipment. Education

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