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Logistics Management Specialist (GACC Fire Aircraft Coordinator)

Lakewood, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Logistics Management Specialist to coordinate emergency resources and assist with the Aircraft Operations Section of the GACC. The role involves overseeing the mobilization and demobilization of aircraft resources, ensuring safety measures are in place, and providing operational guidance during emergency operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinates emergency resources and assists with the overall execution of activities of the Aircraft Operations Section of the GACC

Participates in the allocating of Aircraft resources and prioritizing incidents during periods of fire and non-fire activity and prescribed/planned fires (intra- and inter-geographic)

Ensures the appropriate safety measures in the mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, supplies and aircraft utilized in incident support

Coordinates the mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of Aircraft resources, taking into consideration an assessment of the value at risk, fire and non-fore conditions/incidents, and changes in priorities

Provides operational oversight, guidance, and limits supervision for up to ten support/supervisory dispatchers and other support personnel during emergency 24- hour/7 days-per-week sustained operations

Assists in the development of mission or project plans

Assists in implementation of Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC) decisions

Monitors quality contracted call-when needed, and/or negotiated services for compliance with specifications and work performed in accordance with score of agreement and contracts for incident resources

Assumes responsibility for Operations during the absence of the Operations Manager and may serve as acting Center Manager in his/her absence

Assists in development of office policy and technical guidance of the operational systems, including handbooks, guides, and operational plans and assists in the examination and review of mapping revisions and amendments

Qualification

Wildland fire dispatchLogistical supportResource mobilizationIncident managementMulti-Agency CoordinationTechnical competenceFire management knowledgeResource 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 investigation determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination

May require completion of a one year probationary period

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

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/GW-07 is required

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

Substitution of Education for Experience: GW-09 - Successful completion of at least 2 full years (36 semester hours) of graduate education or a master's degree which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position; OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education

Substitution of Education for Experience: GW-11 - Successful completion of a 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

Time in Grade Requirement: 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 General Schedule (GS/GW) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled

You must meet all of the above qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement

Physical Demands: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency level with irregular breaks and mealtimes are frequent, prolonged demands of the job. The incumbent is subject to work shifts of 12-14 hours per day for extensive periods. The work requires active physical capacity with extensive standing and walking

Work Environment: The work is normally performed in an office but trips to field offices, wildland fire sites, prescribed burn sites, and airports or remote aircraft landing sites are common. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk and discomforts such as high temperatures and adverse fire weather conditions. Flying in small aircraft is common

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

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Travel Required: 25% or less - 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.

Incentives, such as, Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees.