Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Shoshone, Idaho. Information about Shoshone and the surrounding area can be found at here. We expect to fill 1 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. To qualify for the GW-09 (formerly GS-09), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-07 (formerly GS-07). Examples of specialized experience may include: experience in the concepts, principles, and practices of incident management in order to: 1) understand the potential threat of fire to the natural resources, private property and the resource values threatened within the geographic area; 2) to assimilate this data, set priorities, and allocate resources for the protection of those resources and property; and, 3) to prepare for and assess short or long range functional resource needs based upon fire severity. Examples include experience as a Dispatch Center Manager or Assistant Dispatch Center Manager. Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience Requirement: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. 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. Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as an Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at www.ifpm.nifc.gov. To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected): Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. Time In Grade Requirement: 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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. 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: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes. The duties of this position create a highly stressful environment during peak activity, requiring the ability to keep calm in emergency situations. Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Mental concentration and accuracy are required. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties. This creates a high stress work environment.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of incident management and support for the full range of logistics/fire suppression techniques.
Responsible for establishing priorities, allocating resources and supervises mobilization/demobilization along with reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources.
Manages incident and administrative intelligence (e.g. fuels, weather, resource status, and reporting) to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of dispatch center decision
Ability to apply personnel management skills to include coaching, training and motivation.
Plans work to be accomplished, set priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
Provides technical direction to employees on day-to-day operations.
Knowledge of wildland fire behavior, weather, effects, and logistics information systems.
Manages incident and administrative intelligence (e.g. fuels, weather, resource status, and reporting) to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of dispatch center decision