USDA Forest Service · 1 week ago
Assistant Director (Fire and Aviation Management Operations)
Missoula, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expThe US Forest Service is seeking an Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation Management Operations in the Northern Region. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing region-wide activities related to wildland fire protection systems, ensuring effective management and coordination of firefighting resources.
BiotechnologyGovernment
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
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
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period
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
Experience managing a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program at a unit level
Experience developing, coordinating and implementing a partial fire program budget
Experience developing and implementing agreements with cooperators
Experience maintaining relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues
Experience managing, directing and evaluating a fully integrated wildland and/or prescribed fire management program
Experience developing, coordinating and implementing a full fire program budget
Experience effectively managing and utilizing available dollars taking into consideration changing priorities
Experience negotiating, managing and implementing agreements with cooperators
Experience forming and maintaining liaison with entities external to the organization, and speaking for the organization on fire management program issues
Benefits
Government housing
Federal day care facilities
Telework may be available
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Company
USDA Forest Service
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).
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