Assistant Superintendent- Yukon Fire Crew (Kenai) – Chugachmiut, AK

• Serves as an Assistant Superintendent for a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack Fire Crew and may at times provide supervisory oversight to a 5-person project squad both on and off the fireline.
• Supervises initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire operations and may be required to be a fully qualified chain saw operator.
• Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk.
• Makes initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements, suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use and application of water.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot be used effectively in suppressing the fire, the incumbent takes appropriate control action in attacking the fire.
• May be tasked with operating a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.
• Performs basic first aid.

Essential Administrative Duties: 

• Implements management policy and operating procedures for department and ensures employee compliance.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of crew personnel and establishing crew policies and procedures.
• Ensure all non-expendable items checked out from state warehouse and Chugachmiut gear are accounted for and returned at the end of the fire season.
• Ensures cleaning and scheduled maintenance is documented on all Chugachmiut issued vehicles.
• Enforce camp safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Performs fire prevention and education functions as assigned.
• Expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with crewmembers and others.
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.
• Serves as Representative of Chugachmiut to fire suppression agencies therefore will maintain professionalism.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from incumbents.
• Recommends promotions and commends outstanding performances.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. 

• S-230 Crew boss
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 and an Incident Commander type 5
• The incumbent must pass the arduous duty work capacity test (“Pack Test”) which consists of carrying a 45 pound pack for 3 miles in 45minutes.
• Must pass a Physical Training Test (PT Test) which consists of 1.5 mile run in 11:40 or better.
• 40 Sit ups in 60 seconds.
• 25 push-ups in 60 seconds.
• Pull/Chin ups based on body weight:
  • 170lbs or more = 4
  • 135lbs – 170lbs = 5
  • 110lbs – 135lbs = 6
  • 110lbs or less = 7

Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.