# Natural Resource Technician 3 - Forest Inventory Crew Lead — Natural Resources · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Natural Resource Technician 3 - Forest Inventory Crew Lead Natural Resources - **Location** — Fairbanks, AK - **PCN** — 10-20040-42 - **Salary** — $28.28 Hourly (Range 14) - **Type** — Long Term Nonperm - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-11-09 - **Closes** — 2026-12-24 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Natural Resource Technician 3 positions on the 2027 Forest Inventory & Analysis crew in Fairbanks, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: Lead field crews of 2-4 members in remote areas of Interior Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data following established protocols. Oversee and ensure the quality of forestry, botanical, and geographic data collection, providing guidance on standardized protocols and procedures. Navigate challenging terrain, implement safe aviation and field operations, and troubleshoot field equipment under varying environmental conditions. Assist with logistical operations, including maintaining and organizing field gear, and contribute to the overall success of project scheduling and execution. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and technical experience in the Forest Inventory program. Mission and Values/Culture: The mission of the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska's forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. We are leaders in wildland fire management, forest management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority, inventory of statewide timber resources, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests. Forest Inventory Crew Leaders will have the opportunity to contribute to this mission by collecting forestry data across Alaska. Benefits of Joining Our Team: This position is an integral part of a team comprised of state and federal professionals executing a large interagency forest inventory program across Interior Alaska. The Interior Alaska Forest Inventory and Analysis program (FIA) covers the largest area of any FIA program in the country and provides the opportunity to work, monitor, and access some of the most remote areas in Alaska. This position offers avenues to gain proficiency in aviation operations, backcountry navigation, and ecological field measurements. Training in wilderness medicine, as well as wildlife and firearms safety, is included. Additionally, this role provides valuable exposure to the diverse career opportunities available within the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, offering a pathway for professional growth and advancement in natural resource management. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The position is based in Fairbanks, AK. Fieldwork is conducted in extremely remote areas of Interior Alaska. Field conditions are often arduous, and days are extremely long. Hazards encountered include rugged terrain, working around aviation transport, stream crossings, and bear encounters. Work may be performed in inclement weather (e.g., cold, rain, snow), on steep, slippery, and/or brushy slopes, and in the presence of biting insects. Significant off-trail hiking is required. Employees must carry a 45 lb. pack daily, with pack weights sometimes exceeding 60 lbs. if bivy and flight gear need to be carried. Excellent physical conditioning is an absolute must. Crews may travel in small aircraft, helicopters, boats, and ATV’s; carry a firearm for bear protection; and live in cramped quarters with nearly continuous background noise (e.g., generators, engines). We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work. Forest Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of silviculture and forest ecology, forest use, management, harvesting, conducting inventories, regeneration, sustainability, and conservation; and the role of disturbances in timberland resources. Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Minimum Qualifications One year of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska. OR Any combination of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska and college course work from an accredited institution totaling one year where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience. Additional Required Information When you apply , you must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach them, transcripts may be submitted via email to the recruitment contact listed below prior to the closing of this recruitment. Required documents include: Academic Transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If invited to interview , please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: A copy of your two most recent performance evaluations, or two letters of recommendation from former supervisors. Contact information (phone/email) for three professional references, one of which must be a current or most recent supervisor. SPECIAL NOTICES This position requires frequent travel within the state, 5-15 days at a time. This position requires the incumbent to carry and use firearms for wildlife protection This position requires excellent physical conditioning. 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 How to Apply webpage . We must receive your application 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 competence in applying specific 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. 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