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Logistics Management Specialist (Fire - Dispatch Center Manager) - Direct Hire Authority

Lewistown, Montana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Logistics Management Specialist located in Lewistown, MT. This role involves supervising fire suppression resources and coordinating dispatch operations, ensuring effective resource allocation and management during fire season.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure priorities are established and resources are properly allocated

Supervise the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources

Monitor fire season severity predictions, fire behavior reports, and fire activity levels

Direct all phases of the dispatch coordination program

Provide leadership and direction in support of interagency resource management activities

Direct budget formulation process for the dispatch center

Determine level of support for operational and staffing costs

Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations

Plan, organize, and assign work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments

Evaluate work performance of subordinates

This position may supervise no more than 20% of the time

Qualification

Fire ManagementDispatch CoordinationBudget FormulationEmergency PlanningLeadershipTechnical CompetenceCommunication SkillsTeam Management

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 may require completion of a one year probationary period

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

Driver's License required – GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during onboarding process

To qualify for the GS/GW-11 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/GW-09 is required

To qualify for the GS/GW-11 grade level, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604

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

As a 'condition of employment', you must complete the Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System Course S-491 within 1 year of the entry on duty date

Work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes

Work is performed primarily in an office setting

During peak activity there is increased radio traffic and numerous ringing phones, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties

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)

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

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Occasional travel - Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits.

Telework eligible: Yes—The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees.