Research Liaison & Coordinator for the Alaska Fire Science Consortium

 

University of Alaska System

 

The Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) works directly with Alaska's interagency fire management community and researchers investigating fire science topics in Alaska's rapidly changing fire environment to improve communication and support management decisions with the best available science. The coordinator is a vital member of the multifaceted AFSC team, supporting activities in both research development and science delivery to make a real difference in how science is used. Core activities involve coordination and communication between researchers and wildfire managers in Alaska, including the Alaska Wildland Fire Coordinating Group and its sub-committees. The person in this position will be responsible for implementing and organizing webinars, workshops, and written products developed in collaboration with research teams, management leaders, and other AFSC staff. AFSC is part of the Joint Fire Science Program's national Fire Science Exchange Network, offering the coordinator the support of a network of peers doing similar work across the country.

 

Demonstrated strong experience working in wildfire science, wildfire management, wildfire research or related field of two or more years. The person hired for this position will be expected to apply a broad understanding of fire science and management to initiate outreach and delivery activities and facilitate two-way communication between fire scientists and fire managers. S/he will be expected to independently evaluate and meet complex program needs and integrate multiple components as a specialist in fire science outreach and delivery.

 

To thrive in this position as a research professional you must possess outstanding organizational, written and oral communication skills; attention to detail, problem solving skills abilities. You must have an interest and experience in fire research, suppression and/or management, and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines. Other additional special skills/knowledge needed for this position may include the need for travel to meetings and workshops within Alaska and to the Lower 48 and a demonstrated interest and experience in fire science research, suppression, management and outreach in Alaska;

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Master's degree and two (2) years of research experience at the postgraduate level in fire science or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in fire suppression, management and /or fire science research.

 

Position Details:

 

This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus in Fairbanks, offers a flexible on-site and/or a hybrid work arrangement may be considered in accordance with UA regulations and as suitable for the position. It is an exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_staff_salary_grid.pdf, Grade 80, based on education and experience. There is the possibility that the hiring supervisor would consider either a full-time or part-time assignment.

 

Application Special Instructions:

 

The initial review of applications will begin on Monday, May 6, 2024. For your application to receive full consideration, please apply by Sunday, May 5, 2024 by 11:55pm. The position is open until filled. Include a resume, cover letter and three professional references with their phone numbers and emails.

 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Delia Lopez-Ketzler, IARC-HR Coordinator, at mailto:dketzler@alaska.edu or 907-474-1960.

 

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

Access to the reports is available at:

 

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

 

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5179949

 

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