USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Training Specialist) - Direct Hire Authority
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Training Specialist) to coordinate employee development, training, and qualifications policies. The role involves collaborating with various agencies, analyzing training needs, and providing guidance on fire management policy to ensure effective implementation.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborates with national interagency fire program managers and training specialists within the Bureaus to coordinate employee development, training, and qualifications policies
Serves as a Bureau training and qualifications expert as required with other interagency national level personnel in implementing effective instructional systems and providing National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum management and oversight
Functions as liaison to negotiate with Training Center Directors from agency and interagency facilities and universities to obtain training opportunities for agency employees and coordinate the sharing of equipment and facilities
Determines whether training policy, agency training objectives, and regulations are properly implemented and initiates appropriate adjustments and changes as required
The incumbent conducts short- and long- term strategic planning for the wildland fire training program and defines the vision and direction for the program
Training coordination includes relationships with other government entities such as Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, international partners, and national non-government agencies
Advises leadership and staff at the regional and field level on fire management policy and implementation strategies to ensure that intent is clearly articulated and subsequently met
Provides analysis-based input on strategic long-range planning, leadership, guidance, coordination, and evaluation for regional/state wildland fire and aviation programs in the bureau and interagency community
Analyzes and assesses existing Departmental and Bureau policy and procedures to evaluate overall applicability for the regional or state level
Makes recommendations in regional/state policy and guidance development, including establishment of performance standards and specifications for wildland fire management programs on the public lands administered by the Bureau
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 investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination
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. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season
May require completion of a one year probationary period
To qualify for the GW-11 grade level, if you are a current or former federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-09 grade level
To qualify for the GW-11 grade level, if you have never been or are NOT a current federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-10 grade level
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Physical Demands: The job involves prolonged hours of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment, coping with frequent interruptions, and participating in large numbers of meetings or other group activities. Standing and hiking in adverse climate may be required for fieldwork
Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent is in contact with work associates to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone or in a group, in remote and adverse situations. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer
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
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