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Choggiung, Ltd.

Land Patrol Agent

Dillingham, AK

Emergency Response: Assist in search and rescue efforts or respond to environmental hazards if ... Housing and food provided * Opportunity to work in Alaska's beautiful wilderness Working ...

Choggiung

Land Patrol Agent

Dillingham, AK · On-site

Emergency Response: Assist in search and rescue efforts or respond to environmental hazards if ... Opportunity to work in Alaskas beautiful wilderness Working Environment and Physical Demands The ...

Roanoke County, VA

Paramedic/Firefighter

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$57K - $72K/yr

Supervises the rescue unit on call and serves as attendant in charge of patients. Performs other ... Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.Must also be able ...

North Slope Borough

Senior Office Specialist

Barrow, AK · On-site

$32.16/hr

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status. (Search and Rescue only) Respect operations by ...

Choggiung, Ltd.

Land Patrol Agent

Dillingham, AK · On-site

Emergency Response: Assist in search and rescue efforts or respond to environmental hazards if ... Housing and food provided * Opportunity to work in Alaska's beautiful wilderness Working ...

National Park Service

Park Ranger (PSAR)

Bayfield, WI · On-site +1

$40K - $80K/yr

... wilderness areas, park trails, campgrounds, parking lots, shorelines, rivers, docks, roads ... Serves as a member of a Search and Rescue (SAR) Team on events that may require trail response ...

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City of Faribault, MN

Full-Time Firefighter

Faribault, MN · On-site

$27.16 - $37.27/hr

Search for and/or rescue victims at emergency scenes under adverse or hazardous conditions ... Current firefighter, volunteer or paid on-call firefighter and have met all response requirements ...

City of Faribault

Full-Time Firefighter

Faribault, MN

$27.16 - $37.27/hr

Search for and/or rescue victims at emergency scenes under adverse or hazardous conditions. Perform ... Current firefighter, volunteer or paid on-call firefighter and have met all response requirements ...

State of Colorado

CO

$17.50 - $18/hr

... Wilderness Area and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area. Description of Job AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES ... search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations ...

State of Colorado

CO

$17.50 - $18/hr

... Wilderness Area and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area. Description of Job AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES ... search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations ...

Alterra

Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

Solitude, UT · On-site

Ability to work weekends, holidays, storm cycles, on-call periods, and extended operational hours ... Participates in lift evacuations, avalanche response, search and rescue operations, high-angle ...

Solitude Mountain Resort

Patrol Manager

Provo, UT

$107K - $110K/yr

Ability to work weekends, holidays, storm cycles, on-call periods, and extended operational hours ... Coordinates and participates in lift evacuations, avalanche response, search and rescue operations ...

Solitude Mountain Resort

Patrol Manager

Taylorsville, UT

$107K - $109K/yr

Ability to work weekends, holidays, storm cycles, on-call periods, and extended operational hours ... Coordinates and participates in lift evacuations, avalanche response, search and rescue operations ...

Solitude Mountain Resort

Patrol Manager

Sandy, UT

$108K - $110K/yr

Ability to work weekends, holidays, storm cycles, on-call periods, and extended operational hours ... Coordinates and participates in lift evacuations, avalanche response, search and rescue operations ...

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Land Patrol Agent

Choggiung, Ltd.

Dillingham, AK

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Summary

The Land Patrol Agent's primary responsibility is to monitor access and enforce land use permit requirements on Choggiung Limited land and waterways. This seasonal position requires patrolling Nushagak and Iowithla rivers using a skiff provided by Choggiung, ensuring compliance with land-use policies, and educating the public about responsible recreation and resource use. The ideal candidate will have boating experience, a clean driving record, preventative boat maintenance skills, and basic carpentry skills, along with the ability to make safe travel decisions based on the outdoor conditions and to endure changing outdoor conditions in Alaska.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Patrol Designated Waterways: Operate a boat to monitor activities along Nushagak and Iowithla rivers and surrounding lands.
  • Enforce Land-Use Policies: Educate the public, issue warnings, and report violations such as illegal harvesting or trespassing.
  • Conduct Safety Inspections: Ensure boating and land-use compliance among visitors.
  • Engage with the Public: Provide information on recreational policies and responsible land stewardship.
  • Perform Preventative Boat Maintenance: Conduct routine checks, minor repairs, and basic engine troubleshooting to ensure the vessel remains in working order.
  • Utilize Carpentry Skills: Assist with minor repairs and maintenance of cabins, or outbuildings along the patrol route.
  • Weather Adaptability: Work in diverse weather conditions, including rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures.
  • Emergency Response: Assist in search and rescue efforts or respond to environmental hazards if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Boating Experience Required: Must be proficient in operating small boats in river conditions.

Preventative Boat Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform basic engine troubleshooting, cleaning, and minor repairs.

Basic Carpentry Skills: Capable of making minor repairs to cabins or structures as needed.

Clean Driving Record: Must hold a valid driver's license with no recent violations.

Physical Endurance: Capable of long shifts outdoors in challenging Alaskan weather.

Strong Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with the public.

Basic First Aid & Safety Training Preferred.

Knowledge of Local Waterways and Land-Use Policies is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive seasonal pay with overtime
  • Housing and food provided
  • Opportunity to work in Alaska's beautiful wilderness

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking/hiking, bending over, repetitive use of legs, lifting up to 120lbs. (with assistance), carrying 50 lbs. or less for short distances.

Eye/Hand Coordination common with navigating of boats on rivers.

Often required to climb ladders, trees, and steep surfaces.

Frequent exposure to heat and cold, noise, working outside in ever changing weather.

Frequent exposure to insects and wildlife.

Living remotely up to a week at a time.

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