USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (District Fire Management Officer)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $147K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter to lead the district fire management program. This role involves planning, coordinating, and directing fire management activities while ensuring compliance with ecosystem management principles.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides leadership, coordination, and direction to the district fire management program
Plans, prioritizes, assigns and adjusts subordinate workload; evaluates employee performance; hears and resolves complaints from employees; identifies and provides for training needs; improves quality of work
As a second level supervisor, leads other supervisors in the completion of work; hears and resolves group complaints; makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial matters
Directs all phases of the fire management program and is responsible for planning, program direction, coordination and evaluation
Ensures all phases of fire and aviation management planning are completed
Reviews preparedness actions and operating plans used in the management of wildland fires
Ensures that the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans
Initiates a decision support document for all wildland fires which is completed and retained for all fires that escape initial attack
Coordinates operations with cooperating agencies on multi-jurisdictional wildland fires
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
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work
This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position
You must pass a pre-employment physical
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 the lnteragency Fire Program (IFPM) Standard and Guide selective placement factors for a Unit Fire Program Manager
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GW-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs
You must meet all qualification requirements within the closing date of the announcement
This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS)
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604
Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities
Although work is generally performed in an office setting, field work involves exposure to temperature extremes
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
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