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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (State Fire Management Officer) - Direct Hire Authority

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a State Fire Management Officer in Fairbanks, AK. This role involves supervising state fire programs and advising management on strategic plans to enhance the fire program's effectiveness.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the State Fire Management Officer for BLM Fire - Alaska

Provides supervision and oversight of state fire programs to carry out the mission of the organization

Plans, organizes and oversees efforts and projects that improve the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of the fire program

Serves as a senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of the fire program objectives

Develops and implements fire plans and initiatives

Develops priorities for effective use of resources

Implements performance metrics to manage and monitor the operational efficiencies of the organization

Interprets national program guidance and leads the development of specific policies, plans, and programs necessary to carry out all aspects of the fire and aviation program

Qualification

Fire ManagementIncident Commander Type 3Task Force LeaderBudget FormulationSupervisory ExperiencePlanningEvaluatingOral CommunicationLeadership

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

Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period if one has not previously been completed

If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty

You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification

You must pass a pre-employment physical

You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions

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 may require regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season

May require completion of a one year probationary period

Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS and maintain a valid state driver's license

To qualify for the GW-15 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-14 is required

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard

To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement