Forest Fire Management Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $28.98 Hourly
Location : Glennallen, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 53696
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Forestry & Fire Protection
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 16
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Fire Management Officer in Glennallen.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Fire Management Officer (FMO) in Glennallen, Alaska. Under the direction of the Coastal Region Fire Management Officer, the Area FMO is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and supervising multiple operations and projects related to the Area's fire management program.
This position manages Initial Attack Operations, Prevention, Fuels, Training, and Crew programs within the area. The Fire Management Officer is a regular full-time position and functions at the supervisory level.
Mission and Values/Culture:
Alaska's Fire Protection Program Mission - Safely manage wildland fires that pose a threat to life, property, and critical infrastructure on 150 million acres of land throughout the State of Alaska.
Alaska's Fire Protection Program Vision - DFFP envisions that by investing in the fire programs' four primary functions, preparedness, prevention, mitigation, and suppression, we will benefit Alaskans. Our communities will be fire-adapted and prepared, human-caused fires will be reduced, and we will have a well-trained and available workforce, thereby reducing suppression costs and increasing public safety.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The benefits of joining the DFFP team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals to achieve fire, fuels, and forestry goals. The opportunity to work in a professional environment that supports the State of Alaska and the Division of Natural Resources' goals and objectives to support Alaska residents, businesses, and the economy.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The duty station for this position is Mile 110 Richardson Hwy, Glennallen, AK 99588
Must be able to command, think clearly, and act decisively during prolonged and/or multiple incidents under stressful conditions when life and property are threatened. The position requires a NIMMS ICS red card with an "arduous" physical fitness rating. Expected to work up to sixteen hours per day for extended periods of time throughout the fire season.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Fire Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics, behavior, and ecology of fire; methodologies, strategies, and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection, prevention, and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences.
• Incident Management: Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
• Supervision: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated fairly and equitably. Assignments include the authority and responsibility to recommend or independently take action to employ (i.e., appoint, transfer, promote), discipline or discharge, or adjudicate grievances of direct reports.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

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Minimum Qualifications
Either an associate's degree, 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of post-secondary education, or certification from an accredited vocational technical school in: forestry, natural resources, emergency management, and/or a related field
AND
Two years of journey-level experience in the technical aspects of forest management and practices such as fire prevention, fire suppression, timber sales, reforestation, or inventory.
Substitution:
Certification within the preceding three (3) years by the candidate's employing agency as Qualified for Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) or Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) in the National Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide () will substitute for the required education.
Special Note:
Related curricula includes fields such as: geosciences, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, soils, hydrology, wildlife habitat management, forest engineering, remote sensing, vegetation classification, natural resource bio-metrics, emergency management, and wildland firefighting.
One year of work experience equals 12 months of seasonal work.
Positions may require travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
Positions require "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System. The positions must qualify at and maintain Red Card qualification at the "Arduous" physical level of wildland firefighting duty using the work capacity test (aka "The Pack Test")
Additional Required Information
** Please read the information below carefully. **
At the time of application, the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation will result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include:

• Master Record and/or Current Incident Qualification Card (Red Card).
• Cover letter.

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• A copy of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, or a letter of reference. If you do not have evaluations, explain why.
• A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information, with at least one (1) being a current or former supervisor.
• A copy of your driver's license.
• A copy of any forestry and/or fire-related training certificates.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• Positions may require travel both in and out of state for fire suppression assignments; may be on stand-by or recall status during the fire season; may be assigned work in and out of the area that requires the absence from the duty station for 14 to 21 days; may fly in small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters and handle hazardous materials.
• Position requires "Red Card" qualification under the Incident Command System. The positions must qualify at and maintain Red Card qualification at the "Arduous" physical level of wildland firefighting duty using the work capacity test (aka "The Pack Test"). See the for further information.

Classification Study NoticeThis position is currently under review as part of the Forest and Fire Management job class study. Therefore, both the title and the assigned pay range may be subject to change upon completion of the study.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska webpage. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's ability to apply behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Phil Blydenburgh
Coastal Regions Fire Management Officer
Phone: 907-863-2014
Email:
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