USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (State Fire Management Officer)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska is looking for a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter to manage the Alaska Fire Service. This role involves overseeing state fire programs, developing strategic plans, and implementing fire management initiatives.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Manager of the BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS). The incumbent will become the Alaska Geographical Area Fire Manager for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), once established (please see Additional Information section)
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
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. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination
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 will be required to provide this information annually
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 may be required to pass a pre-employment physical
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 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
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
To qualify for the GW-15 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-14 is required
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GW-15 grade level
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604
You must meet all of the above qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement
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
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
Physical Demands: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, mountainous, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather
Work Environment: The work is usually performed in an office setting. Occasionally, some exposure to discomfort or risk is encountered on field trips such as extreme heat or cold, or exposure to fire situations
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)
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
1.49% cost of living allowance
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Recruitment or relocation incentives
Student Loan Repayment
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