SummaryThis position is located at the Washington Office Fire & Aviation Management (WO-FAM) organization.
The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day planning, organizing/directing national tier activities in wildland fire protection systems, including fire detection, readiness, preparation, coordination, incident organization, and management of activities across the Region(s).
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Sean Peterson at [redacted].
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- Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
- Establish operational liaison contact with federal, state, local, and voluntary (non-governmental) agencies and organizations.
- During critical fire situations, as delegated, establishes allocation priorities for all firefighting resources.
- Access to sensitive or classified information along with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities is necessary to perform tasks related to the advancement of fire imaging data collection, analysis and dissemination.
- Serve as a liaison to the WO-FAM Acquisition Management Program (AQM) in the solicitation, award and administration of contract resources.
- Monitor actual fire situations and inform the WO-FAM Staff and/or the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group members of critical fire situations.
- Evaluate wildland fire severity requests, provides national level feedback, and adds supporting documentation for justification to the Washington Office.
- Coordinate and provide regional guidance, support and outlooks based on wildland fire conditions, decision support tools, activity and weather.
- Coordinate wildland fire management activities according to cooperative agreements and assist or lead in the development of cooperative agreements.
- Responsible for the day-to-day coordination with Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments as well as the close coordination between Regions.
- Estimate and recommend budget allocations and expenditures of funds within the respective program area and maintains necessary documentation.
- Participate in general management reviews of all aspects of wildland fire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Specialized Experience Requirement:GW-12: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-11 level.
Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted in managing a complex interagency fire management program or operation within wildland fire management at a regional or local level with respect to operational and cost effectiveness. Coordinated with wide range of government entities and the private sector to successfully manage program delivery. Evaluated the national wildland fire situation in order to recommend regional or unit guidance and support according to agency policies and procedures. Provided input into strategic planning and analysis to develop a program budget. Assisted with developing and managing interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, and interagency operating guidelines.
GW-13: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-12 level.
Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed a complex interagency fire management program or operation within wildland fire management at a regional or local level with respect to operational and cost effectiveness. Coordinated with a wide range of government entities and the private sector to manage and implement program delivery. Evaluated the national wildland fire situation to coordinate and provide regional or unit guidance and support according to agency policies and procedures. Conducted strategic planning and analysis to develop a program budget. Experience in developing and managing interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, and interagency operating guidelines.
Selective Placement FactorsFIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
EducationThere is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.
This is a permanent, full-time position and may include weekend work.
The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied or guaranteed.
This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by NFFE.
Forest Service daycare facilities may be available.
Government Housing may be available.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
BenefitsHelp
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
