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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Salary: $38,508.00 - $55,630.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (907)271-3338

JOB SUMMARY:

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The BLM manages more land – 253 million acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

This is a seasonal appointment; you will be in a pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months a year. When work or funds are not available you will be placed in non-pay status.

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter, and requires 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 http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov/

The salary range given above includes base pay and locality pay; you will also receive a 5.57% cost of living allowance. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease.

Under this announcement you would be a Forestry Technician (Fire Specialist) with Fire Operations, Tanana Fire Management Zone, or Galena Fire Management Zone with the Alaska Fire Service.

For additional information about the BLM please visit BLM

These positions are located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The position with the Galena Fire Management Zone with be temporarily located in Galena, Alaska from May until the end of August, the rest of the time in Fairbanks. Information about Fairbanks and Galena and the areas can be found at: Alaska.

This is also being announced as BLMAK-14-1031450-JE

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 50% or Greater
• This position requires frequent travel by scheduled or chartered aircraft or ground vehicles to various destinations in the western U.S. Each incident assignment may last up to 14 days.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections
• 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.
• Pre-employment Physical and drug test required.