USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Supervisory State Fuels Specialist)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $169K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter to oversee fire management policies and programs. The role involves technical and administrative supervision of staff, reviewing fire management strategies, and developing training standards for wildland fire management.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate with the Fire Management Officers and other top staff members in the formulation and establishment of statewide fire policies and programs affecting firefighter and public safety, and the protection of natural and cultural resources
Analyzes and assesses existing Departmental and Bureau policy and procedures to evaluate overall effectiveness in meeting Bureau objectives at the regional and/or state level
Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization. Determine acceptability, rejection, or correction of contractor work
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and carries out supervisory duties in accordance with regulatory requirements
Reviews and approves the annual unit program of work and strategic long-term plans for distribution to the State Director and national headquarters
Develops accomplishment reports for distribution to the State Director and national headquarters, coordinating and communicating with state/regional or tribal fuels programs to develop these products
In coordination with Fire Management Officers, formulates State Director policies, writes plans, and administers programs necessary for the support of fire management
Responsible for the development of Bureau wide wildland fire training standards and training, conducting wildland fire and aviation safety reviews, and annual fuels programs of work
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 Lands
Direct Deposit Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement
Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed
An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position
May require a one year probationary period
This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment
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
Specialized Experience: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GW-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; evaluating, coordinating, directing and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations; familiarity with budget formulation and expenditure of funds; supervising or leading a staff of fire and aviation professionals responsible for fire and aviation programs
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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50)
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the Wildland Firefighter General Schedule (GW) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level
Physical Demands: The work is normally sedentary; however, some physical exertion is required as it relates to site visits and fire line assignments which involve walking on rough, uneven terrain, long periods of standing, and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, and temperatures
Work Environment: The work is normally performed in an office setting. During the wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situations or stress such as wildfire, heat, smoke, and falling rocks and trees and may require flying in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Field work usually requires protective equipment to be worn and a range of safety and other precautions to be observed
Benefits
Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
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