USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning/Training)-Direct Hire Authority
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $94K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to assist with the development and delivery of fire management training courses. The role involves planning training materials, overseeing instructors, and participating in fire management assignments.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with the presentation, development and delivery of interagency wildland fire, prescribed fire, and aviation management courses to the interagency fire community
Independently plans and prepares training materials and lessons for all aspects of wildland fire management, Bureau, and NWCG required training courses
Directs, determines, and implements the procurement of necessary materials and supply needs for all types of training courses
Provides oversight for local interagency training program instructors and cadre for course delivery, schedules, and course logistics
Serves as the unit representative to the local, state/region, and geographic area interagency training committees as applicable
Provides instruction on a variety of topics related to fire and aviation
May also serve as subject matter expert on local, state/region, and/or geographic level projects. This includes representation for special emphasis programs
Participates on fire management and incident assignments
Serves as unit Account Manager for the Incident Qualifications and Certifications System (IQCS). Maintains official database record. Coordinates, documents, and files committee decisions
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season
May require completion of a one-year probationary period
Driver's License required – GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during onboarding process
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume
To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/GW-08 is required
Experience developing, instructing, coordinating, and identifying fire management and/or aviation management training needs, developing training materials, and scheduling and implementing training for firefighters, fire crews, fire overhead, and other related personnel
Participating on project teams focused on accomplishing goals
Experience in project management and problem solving
Physical Demands: Office work is normally sedentary. However, field work (up to 30% of the time) may require moderate physical activity including periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, climbing, and lifting and carrying heavy objects
Work Environment: Work is performed in both an office and field setting with field work. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions create hazardous conditions
The nature of fire management work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn
This is a secondary/administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS)
While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Travel Required: 50% or less - Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits. Frequent travel may be required during peak fire activity.
Telework eligible: Yes—The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Certain incentives, such as, Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees.
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