USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant District Fire Management Officer)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter to oversee fire and aviation management planning. The role involves ensuring effective fire management activities, coordinating with various agencies, and providing leadership to subordinate staff.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensures all phases of fire and aviation management planning is complete
Reviews preparedness actions and operating plans, negotiates cooperative agreements, and develops alternative wildland fire strategies by considering values to be protected
Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles, land use plans, and is applied on a landscape basis
Establishes priorities that minimize potential damage and maximize multiple resource benefit
Monitors fire severity predictions, fire behavior, and fire activity levels
Coordinates and initiates all fire management activities consistent with resource objectives, by using the full range of strategic and tactical options as described in an approved Fire Management Plan (FMP)
Plans work, sets and adjusts priorities, schedules work and approves leave of subordinate staff
Develops performance standards, evaluates employees, provides training opportunities, advice, and guidance
Analyzes fire management plans and initiates changes or recommendations to meet challenging conditions, such as funding limits
Provides leadership, coordination, and direction in the application of standards, methods, and guidelines for all fire and aviation management program elements
Ensures the fire prevention program is effective and meets objectives and goals
Coordinates fire activities with other federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies
Develops, implements, and administers grants and agreements
Serves on various interagency committees, teams, and work groups for specific fire management issues
Assists with all phases of budget formulation, balances levels of funding, and initiates changes as needed. Monitors funds and assures fiscal integrity
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 Lands
Direct Deposit Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement
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
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work
This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position
You must pass a pre-employment physical
You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel
An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position
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
This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard
This position requires the following qualifications - Currency Not Required: DIVS (Division Supervisor), and ICT3 (Incident Command Type 3), or RXB2 (Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2), and M-581 (Fire Program Management)
You must possess one (1) one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GW-11 level
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs
Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR300.604
This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS)
The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Travel Required: 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
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