Title: Bear Guard
Posting Date: 8-21-2019
Full Time / Part-Time: Temporary
Schedule: as needed
Position (s): Five
Location: Kokhanok, New Halen
Point of hire: Kokhanok, New Halen
Subsidiary: Talarik
Job Overview:
Bear Guard (Armed):
Provides Bear guarding and hazing services for work crews performing field work in remote locations. The bear guard must be able to respond immediately and communicate effectively to ensure safety to all persons in the field. Transportation to and from the field work location may be by truck, helicopter / airplane, or boat. Cleans and secures weapon and ammunition at the end of each shift. Performs other duties as assigned by the camp manager.
• Ability to work well as part of team.
• Ability to work early morning or evening shifts, as well as days, weekends and holidays.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Works in a safe and responsible manner.
• Acts in a courteous and professional manner and successfully communicate to personnel, contractors, and local-residents.
Required experience:
• None
Required education:
• High school diploma or GED
Preferred (but not required):
• Previous Bear Guard experience.
• Previous fire arm experience.
Position requirements:
• Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen.
• Pre-employment criminal background history check.
• Successful completion of the Bear Guard training (Provided).
Physical Demands:
Works inside and outside in conditions of both hot and cold temperatures and may be exposed to odors, dust, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment and materials. Ability to bend, reach, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb. Ability to sit for extended periods while driving or flying.
EEO:
Alaska Peninsula Corporation (APC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, APC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
APC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of APC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
APC family of companies’ practices shareholder, shareholder spouse, descendant, and Native preference as allowed by public law.
APC is an “At-Will” employer, as allowed by regulation.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
