USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer) - Direct Hire Authority
Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $108K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter to serve as the Fire Management Officer in Kykotsmovi, Arizona. This role involves directing all phases of the fire program unit, including planning, training, and emergency response activities.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs all phases of the assigned fire program unit to include fire management planning, training/workforce planning, fire preparedness, fuels management/prevention, dispatching, suppression, post-suppression, and emergency response activities
Performs/supervises administrative program management functions such as; budget formulation/execution; development and implementation of training/development programs; and implementation of cooperative agreements
Facilitates fire management planning activities; and develops local/annual operating plans and provides staff technical direction in the execution of master plans
Collaborates with unit/tribal leadership while also serving on and representing the units and BIA on various interagency teams, and work groups dealing with specific local, geographic, or national fire management issues
Works with a variety of complex technical problems relating to fire weather, smoke management, fire behavior, and computer fire modeling
Makes periodic inspections of the fire management organization and operations for compliance with approved plans, rules, regulations, and standards to ensure that an adequate and effective fire management force is being maintained
Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed burns and fuels management based on minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement
Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; and evaluates work performance of employees
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
This is a Drug Testing Designated Position and is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received
This position is subject to pre-employment and annual medical screening and physical fitness testing
Completion of NWCG course M-581, Fire Program Management within one year of entrance on duty, if not obtained at time of hire
1 year of specialized wildland fire management work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that includes directing multiple phases of fire management programs on Federally managed lands to include fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, fire preparedness, fuels management and fire prevention, dispatching, suppression, post-suppression, as well as all hazard and emergency response activities
Primary Core Requirement - Engine Boss (ENGB) or Crew Boss (CRWB) or Helicopter Manager (HMGB), or higher
Secondary Core Requirement: Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), or higher
Prior firefighting experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience outside the Federal government is a MANDATORY PREREQUISITE
Benefits
Incident Response Premium Pay when deployed to a qualifying incident
Comprehensive benefits package
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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