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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Coordinator 1 - Statewide Information Coordinator - **Company:** State of Alaska - **Location:** Juneau, United States - **Salary:** $65,412.0 - $67,374.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Management, Service-Oriented Architecture - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ca1f46704f884f6 ## About the Role * Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. * Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication, and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media and social media. * Fire Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics, behavior, and ecology of fire; methodologies, strategies, and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection, prevention, and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management., Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in * Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. * Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. * Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. * Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes., 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., 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. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. You must provide this evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee. Driver's License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. ## Description Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: This position serves as the Information Program Coordinator responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing the activities, functions, and major components and projects under the division-wide Information & Outreach Program. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing communication strategies to promote the mission, programs, and initiatives of the division. The Information Program Coordinator works independently and plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency, engaging stakeholders, and facilitating communication between the division and the public, media, and other relevant entities. This Program Coordinator will oversee Wildland Fire PIOs during fire season, ensuring accurate and timely fire information. Mission and Values/Culture: The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection fosters a mission-driven culture and protects Alaska's values, including life and property, from wildland fire. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection works closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies as well as private industry vendors to provide wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska. The Fire Program's Information Section position is integral to building, developing, supporting, and maintaining those relationships. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The successful applicant will work with a variety of dynamic, public service-oriented people and agencies across Alaska and at the national level. Our mission centers on public safety. Being prepared and providing critical information in a timely manner is critical to protecting lives, property, and natural resources. This position will involve some in-state travel and may involve site visits to Alaskan communities to coordinate proactive wildfire planning. This position offers training and a flexible work schedule and location contingent on assigned tasks and priorities. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position will be based in Anchorage, Palmer, or Fairbanks and will work collaboratively with Area Foresters, Area Fire Management Officers, and various Statewide Program Coordinators, both in person and remotely. The position has Statewide responsibilities and oversees coverage to the Alaska Interagency Coordinating Center located in Ft. Wainwright during the fire season (April - September). The environment is mission-oriented and involves collaboration with colleagues in the division, other state agencies, local government, and federal counterparts in wildland fire management. Although this position is primarily office-based, daily physical fitness is encouraged, and a flexible work schedule can be arranged to accommodate it. Opportunities include field site visits to projects, fire tours, and staff rides. If assigned to an Incident Management Team, rustic living in a fast-paced emergency response setting is expected. Opportunities exist to represent the State of Alaska, Western State Fire Managers, and the National Association of State Foresters on national committees and working groups, developing policy and best practices for fire information and communication processes. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies., Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization., If invited to interview, please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: * Cover letter - see instructions below. * Driver's license. * Copies of your last 2 performance evaluations or a letter of reference if evaluations are not available. * Three professional references with current contact information, with at least 1 of them being your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s) * A copy of any Forestry and /or Fire related training certificates. SPECIAL NOTICES * Requires travel within the state for meetings, conferences, events, and as fire activity increases to regional and area offices located in Fairbanks, Palmer, Delta, Tok, Soldotna, Glenallen, and McGrath.