Bear Guard

LOCATION: Various, Remote, AK 

SCHEDULE: Determined by Project Manager 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Perform avoidance and deterrence services while in various local or remote terrain settings where wildlife is present.  Bear Guards shall be prepared to move individuals out of harm’s way prior to taking defensive deterrence actions.  The Bear Guard should be able to use sound judgement to determine when is best to utilize non-lethal versus lethal deterrence measures and follow state guidelines and company prcedures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Pays constant attention to surroundings and work situations while creating and maintaining a safe work environment 

• Works well in a multi-disciplined team environment 

• Safely handles a firearm and is able to use it at a moment’s notice for wildlife deterrence 

• Able to make good decisions while staying unemotional 

• Responsible for daily care of weapon and ammunition 

• Writes reports of wildlife sightings/interactions and submits to supervisor 

• Willing to fly in small aircraft and helicopters, or other means of transportation as needed to access work sites 

• Possesses basic survival skills and the ability to navigate using GPS, compass or maps 

• Communicates as needed via satellite phones, inreach, SPOT and radios as determined 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Possesses a high school diploma or GED.  Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English 

• Familiarity with a 12 gage pump action shotgun 

• Consistently and accurately shoots a target from a minimum of 25 yards 

• Must attend a 8-hour Wildlife Awareness and Gun Proficiency class 

• Ability to pass a background check to carry firearms 

• Ability to pass a drug screen  

• Ability to assemble, disassemble, and clean firearm 

• Must be fit for service at all times while in workplace 

• Experience recreating, hunting or working in the Alaska “backcountry” or wilderness 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Basic knowledge of in-the-field first responder aid and/or CPR 

• Comfortable camping or living in rustic accommodations in Alaska’s backcountry 

Physical Requirements of the Position: 

• This position requires the ability to be able to walk and be on their feet for long periods of time 

• Must be able to lift loads weighing up to approximately 50 lbs 

• Must have 20/20 corrected vision 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.