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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Wildland Firefighter (Regional Fire Management Planner)

Riverside, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Regional Fire Management Planner) to provide program leadership and consultation for strategic fire management planning. The role involves evaluating existing fire management programs and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate effectiveness of existing wildland fire and/or aviation management programs to provide recommendations for improvement and success of the program

Provide input for budget development to ensure unit staffing levels are met. Review expenditures, including budget allocations, discretionary spending accounts to report accomplishments to leadership

Use trend analysis to provide input for direct and indirect spending to adjust budget allocations as needed. Ensure fire management plans are in compliance with laws, policies, regulations and/or environmental mandates

Coordinate the review of fire plans that reflect national, regional, and local management goals, requirements and strategic objectives related to fire and aviation management

Consult program leadership for the development of long-term strategic fire management planning, assessments, interagency and/or fire management plans

Qualification

Fire management planningWildland firefighting experienceData collectionEvaluationBudget developmentTechnical supportInteragency coordination

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

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

Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions

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

There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made

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

Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education

Provide course descriptions as necessary

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement