This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area may be found HERE . We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. 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. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: Evaluating and preparing reports with recommended action on business management operations during and after emergency incidents; analyzing results of incident operations and prepares reports with recommended action; providing expert advice and consultation to fire and field office managers on fire business management activities. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: In addition to the duties described above, experience with planning, programming and tracking budgets related to fire/aviation programs; preparing and evaluating fire/incident cost share agreements; preparing, coordinating incident cost reviews; and evaluating or providing advice for a variety of agreements used in the field including but not limited to: Memorandums of Understanding, Interagency Agreements, and Service Level Agreements. Substitution of Education for Experience: GS-11 grade level, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position; OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The office work is primarily sedentary. Work outside the office requires travel to various locations. Work Environment: Much of the work is performed in an office setting but also involves outdoor environments with exposure to a variety of climatic conditions and elevations.
Participates in the formulation and establishment of state-wide fire policies and programs affecting firefighting, public safety, and the protection of natural and cultural resources.
Serves as an Incident Business Program Analyst consultant and authoritative expert to state leadership
Writes business plans and administers fire business programs necessary for the support of fire management.
Establishes plans and procedures for all phases of the Annual Work Plan (AWP) process.
Synthesizes the requirements of budget development and execution with fire and aviation program direction to enable accomplishment of natural resource management on the ground.
Researches and identifies complex program issues or problems impacting program initiative; makes recommendations for and coordinates resolutions and improvements.
Performs a variety of analytical and advisory functions to support the management of fire and aviation program budgets statewide.
Provides expert advice and consultation to higher level management officers on fire budget and incident business activities.
Maintains effective working relationships with incident business managers with the local, state and federal agencies.