Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill 2 positions at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must have prior wildland firefighting experience and training on the fireline: Wildland firefighting experience is defined as on-the-line wildland firefighting experience gained through containment, control, suppression, or use of wildland fire. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. The two types of wildland fire are wildfire and prescribed fire. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG): Incident and Performance Training Modernization (IPTM) Project Manager: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 is required. One year of specialized experience which includes: a) responsibility for the comprehensive management and oversight of complex projects; b.) serving on wildland fire committees or working groups at the regional/state, or national level; c.) drafting high-level wildland fire related briefing papers, and/or guidance material at the regional/state or national level; d) providing evaluations of fire training programs and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure the effectiveness of the training. Branch Coordinator: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 is required. One year of specialized experience which includes: a) Providing input or feedback on the development and implementation of fire management standards or procedures; b.) serving on wildland fire committees or working groups at the regional/state, or national level; c.) drafting high-level briefing papers, and/or guidance material at the regional/state or national level; d.) experience in overseeing and facilitating meetings, ensuring conflict resolution, and the achievement of strategic objectives. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Firefighter Special Retirement (Secondary Coverage): 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 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. Note: The salaries listed in this announcement reflect the permanent pay increases for federal wildland firefighters, effective March 23, 2025. The new pay schedule is accessible here: Wildland Firefighter. In addition to the listed special base rate salary, this position is also eligible for Incident Response Premium when incumbent is deployed to a qualifying incident, which may significantly increase overall compensation.
Provide leadership and guidance by overseeing the contract administration and project planning and oversight for the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort.
Ensure contract requirements are met, quality products are developed and that maintenance and evaluation for the materials and courses are in place.
Provide coordination, communication, and interface between NWCG Executive Board, staff, and stakeholders as it relates to the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort.
Work with staff, committees, Executive Board, and contractors to ensure projects are implemented timely and efficiently.
Monitor, evaluate, and improve project deliverables.
Work with staff to develop and edit training content.