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USAJOBS · 14 hours ago

Logistics Management Specialist (Dispatch Center Manager)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $109K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is offering a position as a Logistics Management Specialist (Dispatch Center Manager) with the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. The role involves supervising the mobilization and demobilization of resources for wildland fire suppression, managing dispatch coordination, and providing leadership in resource management activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure priorities are established and resources are properly allocated

Supervise the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources

Monitor fire season severity predictions, fire behavior reports, and fire activity levels

Direct all phases of the dispatch coordination program

Provide leadership and direction in support of interagency resource management activities

Direct budget formulation process for the dispatch center

Determine level of support for operational and staffing costs

Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations

Plan, organize, and assign work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments

Evaluate work performance of subordinates

Qualification

Dispatch operation managementBudget formulationEmergency response planningFire management knowledgePersonnel coordinationLeadershipCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

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/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination

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

This position requires procurement duties. If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Procurement Integrity Certification, OF-333, prior to appointment

This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season

May require completion of a one-year probationary period

Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS and maintain a valid state driver's license

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

To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, 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

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard

To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity there is increased radio traffic and numerous ringing phones, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties

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)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy.

Travel Required: Occasional travel - Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits.