SummaryThis position is a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Branch Chief - Fuels & Planning), GW-0456-13 located within the Department of the Interior, US Wildland Fire Service, Eastern Area Program Office. The official duty location will be based on the selectee.
In order to be considered for any of the advertised duty locations, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
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The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:- Supervise and develop staff by planning workloads, setting priorities, managing performance, supporting employee development, and ensuring accomplishment of organizational goals.
- Provides technical planning and program oversight by leading complex projects, integrating scientific and operational information, and recommending improvements to resource management and organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinates policy implementation and partnerships by collaborating with Federal, Tribal, state, local, and interagency partners to ensure consistent program execution.
- Evaluates program accomplishments, identifies emerging issues, recommends corrective actions, and develops process improvements that enhance program effectiveness, workforce development, and strategic initiatives.
- Leads strategic planning for wildland fire management programs by developing long-range goals, priorities, implementation strategies, and performance measures aligned with agency objectives.
Physical Demands - Work is primarily sedentary, although it does require frequent travel by scheduled and chartered aircraft or ground vehicles to various destinations in the western U.S. Occasionally the incumbent must travel by foot to remote field locations to conduct technical investigations and
site visits. During fire season, the position demands extended, and variable work shifts and on-call status
while away from work.
Work Environment - Most work is performed in an office or meeting room setting; occasionally exposure to risk or discomfort is encountered while conducting visits to the field due to extreme temperatures, topography, and remote living conditions. While on incident assignments, the incumbent may be exposed to temperature extremes, dust, smoke, noise, rugged topography, high-risk flight in fixed or rotor wing aircraft, extended
outdoor living and high-stress emergency activities.
Salary InformationGW-13 $112,824 per annum. - $172,846 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
- This position requires completion of a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if one has not previously been completed.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
QualificationsApplicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either:
- At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumper, Wildland Fire Modules or Fire Suppression Crews, etc.) with a federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organization;
- OR -- At least 14 days of on-the-ground fire line experience (cumulative or consecutive).
Prior primary wildland fire experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Note: an IQCS Master Record or equivalent document will not be used to determine or calculate prior primary wildland fire experience eligibility for this requirement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
In addition to the requirements described above, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.Minimum Qualification for GW-0456-13Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS/GW-13 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS/GW-12 level in the Federal service.
Examples of GS/GW-12 level work may include but are not limited to: Applying comprehensive knowledge of wildland fire management principles, policies, and procedures to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate one or more fire management program areas. Experience analyzing program performance, interpreting policy, coordinating with partners, and providing technical guidance to support organizational objectives.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
EducationIMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at the GW-13 level.
Additional informationThe Eastern Area Program Office has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
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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.
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