The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 4 in Glennallen. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: Lead and oversee daily aviation and helitack operations, ensuring safety, readiness, and compliance with aviation standards and the Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG). Serve as the primary aviation point of contact during incidents, coordinating with pilots, ground crews, dispatch, and fire management to integrate helicopter support into suppression strategies. Supervise Wildland Fire & Resource Technicians involved in aviation and helitack, providing training, briefings, evaluations, and operational leadership. Conduct helicopter inspections, manage loading and equipment configurations, and direct in-flight operations such as water/retardant drops, reconnaissance, and aerial ignition (if qualified). Support incident management through resource ordering, documentation, mission tracking, post-flight debriefs, and participation in extended assignments statewide and nationwide. Mission and Values/ Culture: The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection serves communities by protecting lives, property, and natural resources through safe, effective wildfire response. In the Copper River Basin, we value readiness, teamwork, and strong leadership-especially in high-risk, rapidly changing environments. Joining this team means contributing to a culture that priortizes safety, professionalism, and community service. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Be part of a mission-driven aviation and fire operations program that protects Alaskan communities, natural resources, and critical infrastructure. Take on meaningful, hands-on work where your leadership directly supports safe, effective helicopter operations and wildland fire response. Build your aviation and fire career through opportunities to strengthen qualifications, mentor others, and lead complex missions. Work in a supportive environment that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous learning across both aviation and fire programs. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement programs. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The position is based out of the Glennallen office and supports fire operations throughout the Copper River Basin. Work occurs outdoors in rugged terrain, remote locations, and rapidly changing weather conditions, often involving long shifts and extended assignments away from home. Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and pass the Work Capacity Test at the arduous level. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Incident Management: Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Minimum Qualifications Twelve months of wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience at the journey level. The required journey level experience is met by service as a Wildland Fire and Resource Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. And. Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System (see required job qualifications special note). Substitution:Completed coursework from an accredited college or vocational technical school in forestry, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to six months of the required field experience. (For college 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience. Transcripts or a letter from a vocational technical school must indicate a college credit equivalency for the completed coursework. For example, at Alaska Vocational Technical Center: Forest Ecology = 3 semester credits; Forest Regeneration = 2 semester credits; Timber Harvesting and Sale Administration = 4 semester credits; and Wildland Fire Management = 3 semester credits.)There is no substitution for the National Incident Qualification System (Red Card) qualifications. Special Note: Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age. Most positions require National Incident Qualification System certifications. Because there are different specialty areas in this field, recruitment and selection will be made from among those candidates who meet the experience and the basic National Incident Qualification System training requirements specifically listed within the recruitment bulletin. The specialty areas are within one of the following functions: fire operations, wildland fire prevention, and aviation support. 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' 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. Applicant must possess an 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 acquisition of an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. Positions may require travel both in and out-of-state for fire suppression assignments; 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; flying in small fixed wing aircraft or helicopters, and handling hazardous materials. Some positions may require a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.