USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Forest Fire Management Officer - Moderate Complexity)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expThe USDA Forest Service is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter who will provide leadership and program direction for the unit's fire and aviation management program. The role involves coordinating fire management input into land management plans, managing budgets, and overseeing the unit's operations.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the Forest Leadership Team, which is responsible for the coordination and development of overall long-range forest planning
Provides advice and guidance in the adaptation of policies and standards received from higher authorities to local conditions
Coordinates the involvement of fire management input into the development of land management plans and analyses
Directs and supervises all phases of budget management to assure balance in the organization at varying levels of funding, and initiates changes as appropriate
Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit’s work
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Must be 18 years of age
This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination
Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Task Force Leader (TFLD) -AND- Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) -OR- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
Successfully completed the NWCG Course # M-581 Fire Program Management
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection
In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application
Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
Preferred
Managed and/or assisted with a component of a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program
Assisted in development and implementation of a partial fire program budget taking into consideration changing priorities
Implemented agreements with cooperators
Maintained relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues
Managed a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program
Developed, coordinated and/or implemented a partial fire program budget
Developed and/or implemented agreements with cooperators
Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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