This position is a Logistics Management Specialist, GS- 0346-9 working in Lewistown, Montana for the R6-Montana Fire Management Zone. This position serves as an Interagency Assistant Dispatch Center Manager. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R6-25-12670672-WA-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Only experience and education obtained by 05/08/2025 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience may include (1) establishing priorities, allocating resources, and supervising the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources; (2) ensuring preparation of contingency plans; (3) monitoring incident and administrative intelligence; (4) directing ordering and procurement; and (5) assisting with the administration, integration, and oversight of the use of telecommunication equipment, computer based applications, and other related communications equipment. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Logistics, Advanced Supply Chain Management, Fire Management, etc. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement 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.
As a Logistics Management Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Mobilizes wildland fire resources in response of local and national wildland and all hazard incidents. Provides leadership in all aspects of interagency dispatch management including technical and operational direction to employees on day-to-day operations. Develops, implements, and updates numerous interagency documents including Fire Danger Operating Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Dispatch Operations Guide, Mobilization Plans, etc. Monitors incident and administrative intelligence (e.g., fuels, weather, resource status, and reporting). Plans work objectives on a daily or project basis and makes adjustments to meet priorities.