The National Park Service Alaska Fire Ecology program is seeking candidates for a Permanent Lead Fire Effects Monitor (GS-0404-07) based in Denali Park, AK. The vacancy announcement is currently open: USAJOBS - Job Announcement. The first cut-off date for applications is June 30, 2023.
Details:
The Alaska NPS Fire Ecology program is growing! This is an exciting time to take leadership in helping continue and expand upon the 20+ year legacy of excellent fire ecology work completed thus far.
This position will serve as Crew Lead for a Fire Effects module serving multiple NPS units throughout Alaska. Periods of field work may be remote, extended, and take place in logistically challenging backcountry situations.
Along with Fire Effects Monitoring duties, the Crew Lead may have the opportunity to participate in wildland fire activities (i.e., wildland firefighting, prescribed fire operations, fuel reduction treatments) and fire science (i.e., burn severity mapping, post-burn succession).
We encourage applications from individuals passionate about crew leadership, fire science, and ecological research.
Note: This is an open continuous announcement, so while the listed closing date isn’t until 11/23/23, the first cut-off date is 6/30/23. Please see the ‘Standing Register Open Continuous Information’ in the ‘How You Will be Evaluated’ section for more information on how the applicant pool will be managed.
FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT
Sarah Stehn: Fire Ecologist, Alaska Western Area Fire Management, Denali National Park & Preserve, sarah_stehn@nps.gov, (907) 683-6230
