USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer)-Direct Hire Authority
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking candidates for the position of Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer). This role involves directing various phases of a fire management program, including overseeing fireline activities, making strategic decisions for fire management, and supervising personnel involved in fire management training and operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Fire Management Officer: responsible for directing most phases of a fire management program
Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fireline activities and tactics
Makes a variety of decisions and recommendations related to strategy to be used in managing fires, training needs, fire management standards, work priorities, etc
Performs supervisory duties such as assigns work and manages priorities, evaluates work performance, approves developmental and training needs of employees
Responsible for long-range fire management planning activities
Provides advice and guidance to the unit agency administrator
Facilitates collaboration for the development of local/annual operating plans
Makes or ensures inspections of the fire management organization and operations for compliance with approved plans, rules, regulations, and standards
Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in training courses for agency personnel, cooperators, and others covering all phases of the fire management program
Develops and maintains overall fire management plans for complex fire programs covering a variety of activities
Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles, land management plans, and evaluates the impacts to air quality standards
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 Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
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
You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification
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
May require completion of a one-year probationary period
Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS and maintain a valid state driver's license
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
To qualify for the GW-12 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW/GS-11) is required
This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element
You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Preferred
Advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or field office level or equivalent
Reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans
Coordinating and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized
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