Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho. More information can be found here: https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/; https://pocatello.gov/ We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' preference is not applicable. Learn more about this authority here.
Selective Placement Factors: This position is subject to the lnteragency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide selective placement factors for a Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist - High Complexity. This position requires the following qualifications - Currency Required: A.) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2); AND B.) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), OR Task Force Leader (TFLD), OR Helibase Manager (HEBM) You must also possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position. In addition, you must have at least one year of specialized experience described below. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: coordinating with partner agencies and/or organizations on fuels management process, decisions, and analysis; providing input for short and long term fire/fuels management planning and interagency or unit fire management plans; knowledge in fire behavior, fuels management, and wildland fire suppression and management techniques; performing data collection and evaluation of fire hazard risk, fuels, historic fire occurrence, and fire effects; working as a Contract Officer Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI) on fuels management contracts. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 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). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION. Physical demands: Work in the office is primarily sedentary. Field work does require frequent physical exertion, involving walking over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods, and working under occasionally inclement (hot, cold, snow, wind, etc.) weather conditions. The incumbent must be in good physical condition in order to safety perform field activities. The incumbent must be able to perform duties in areas of uncontrolled wildfire where hazardous conditions exist. The incumbent must be able to fly as a passenger in helicopters and single engine fixed wing aircraft. Work Environment: Work is performed in both an office and field setting with field work. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire management work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.
Develop and evaluate individual fuels treatments. Prepare contract specifications and performance measures for fuels treatment contracts and serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Coordinate with the next higher organizational level, other agencies, cooperators, and stakeholders to develop interagency fuels strategies.
Participate in the development, review, and modification of the fire management plan.
Prepare wildland fire risk assessments incorporating wildland/urban interface considerations into all agreements, operating plans, and land and fire management plans.
Implement and administer prescribed fire activities, wildland fire use, and fuels management activities and surveys.
Assign work to lower graded staff based on priorities and perform administrative leadership responsibilities.