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, Division of Fire Operations and Safety 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 3 positions at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Selective Placement Factors (SPFs): 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: Commercial Drivers License - Required to possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 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. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of wildland fire equipment in a variety of wildland fire management areas; suppression and preparedness, mobilization and dispatch coordination, training, and logistics; providing troubleshooting and technical assistance, training and requested field support for interagency fire programs; consulting with management of vehicle replacement cycles, performing inspections on fire equipment, and maintenance and repair policies relating to various fire vehicle classes. -OR- Education: Completed 2 years of graduate education leading to a master`s degree in a directly related field OR Completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree - OR- 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. For GS-11: 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 by the following examples: Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of wildland fire equipment in a variety of wildland fire management areas; suppression and preparedness, mobilization and dispatch coordination, training and logistics; monitoring vehicle replacement cycles, processes and procedures for ordering new or replacement fire equipment, equipment maintenance and repair policies and procedures; and contracting duties such as development of specifications, performing market research, evaluating contractor proposals, performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI) duties. -OR- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 years of graduate education leading to such a degree in a directly related field - OR- 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. 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 the closing date of the announcement. If selected at the lower grade, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. Department of Transportation (DOT) DRUG TESTING REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. This position requires possession of a Commercials Driver's License (CDL). As such, it is a Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. If the person selected for the position does not currently occupy a CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position, he/she will be required to submit to and receive a negative test result prior to appointment. A positive drug or alcohol test result may be grounds for denying final placement into this position. In addition, the Act mandates that the incumbent will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing and that he/she may also undergo reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
Provides operational and administrative support to the National Fire Equipment Program’s (NFEP) Production Manager(s) in executing equipment production and delivery activities.
Serves as a national level technical expert in the design, development, contracting, procurement, delivery, and maintenance of mobile wildland fire equipment including engines, water tenders, heavy equipment and support vehicles.
Offers direct and indirect technical assistance to agency personnel to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fire engines and other mobile fire equipment.
Maintains cost, labor, and materials records on assigned projects.
Assists in the preparation of technical documentation, including Equipment Bulletins and Equipment Alerts, to ensure timely and accurate communication of equipment issues, potential hazards, and recommended corrective actions.
Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI) on mobile wildland fire equipment contracts, ensuring contract compliance, monitoring vendor performance and verifying fire readiness of equipment.
Serves as a subject matter expert and technical specialist for reviews and investigations to assess and improve the effectiveness and safety of organizational operations.
Supports various NFEP programs and activities, including the Improvement and Deficiency Reporting System, Rural Fire Readiness Program, Location Based Services Program and periodic updates to the Fire Equipment Maintenance Procedure and Record.