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USDA Forest Service · 2 days ago

Assistant Director (Fire and Aviation Management, Operations)

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$113K/yr - $147K/yr

1+ years exp

The US Forest Service is seeking an Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation Management Operations in the Pacific Northwest Region. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing activities related to wildland fire protection systems, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance with legal standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishes allocation priorities for all firefighting resources. Advises and provides support to the coordination center, allocates and the coordinates the movement of wildland fire resources

Monitors fire situation and informs the FMOs and/or Forest Supervisors of critical fire situations

Coordinates and provides regional guidance, support and outlooks based on wildland fire conditions, decision support tools, activity and weather

Participates in general management reviews of all aspects of wildland fire

Advises on legal and technical compliance with the Stafford Act and Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program

Coordinate wildland fire management activities according to cooperative agreements. May assist or lead in the development of cooperative agreements

Establishes operational liaison contact with federal, state, local, and voluntary (non-governmental) agencies and organizations, as well as international firefighting and other disaster-related organizations participating in the operation

Estimates and recommends budget allocations and expenditures of funds within the respective program area and maintains necessary documentation

Qualification

Wildland fire managementBudget managementCooperative agreementsFire protection systemsLegal complianceCommunication skillsLeadership skillsDecision making

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

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

Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GW-13: Applicants must display one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-12 grade level in the Federal Service

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements

Benefits

Government housing

Federal day care facilities

Telework may be available

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized

Company

USDA Forest Service

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The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2).

Founded in 1905

Velarde, New Mexico, USA

10001+ employees