You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

The incumbent serves as a crewmember on a Type II IA crew.

• Completes required training.
• Performs daily physical conditioning program.
• Serves as a crewmember involved with a wide variety of wildfires suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire, and project work duties.
• Uses and maintains related and specialized tools and equipment that may include hand tools, chainsaws, engines, pumps and firing devices.
• Maintains safe working procedures and environment.
• Contributes and maintains a positive and safe work attitude.
• Responsible for returning all gear assigned for the fire season for both Chugachmiut and DOF.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Qualify to meet the Incident Command System (ICS) minimum red card qualifications of FFT 2.
• The incumbent must pass the arduous duty work capacity test (“Pack Test”) which consists of carrying a 45 pound pack for 3 miles in 45minutes.
• 1 year of firefighting experience that is directly related to the described duties or other experience and education that have equipped the incumbent with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities identified to successfully perform the work.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal and state fire regulations.
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of crew organization and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of air operations and safety procedures.