Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill three vacancies at the following locations: Bakersfield, CA Placerville, CA Susanville, CA Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement and Veterans preference is not applicable. Learn more at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet
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 is subject to the lnteragency Fire Program (IFPM) Standard and Guide selective placement factors. This position requires the following qualifications - Currency Not Required: Interagency Hotshot Crew Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR) or Task Force Leader (TFLD), and Crew Boss (CRWB), and Incident Command Type 4 (ICT4) Veterans Crew Crew Boss (CRWB), and Firing Boss (FIRB) Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-7 grade level serving as a lead on an IHC crew, Type 2IA Crew, Engine Module, Fuels Crew, or Wildfire Use Crew. Examples include: locating, directing the construction of the fireline, backfire and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, brush clearing, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations; use specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fire; participate in prescribed fire operations; work with other agencies and local homeowners to mitigate potential wildland fire threats to a community; plan the work of subordinate crewmembers, schedule work and set short and long-term priorities for completing work assignments. 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. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fire: Wildfire: An unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fire: Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. Retirement: This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian firefighter experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although a level of physical fitness is required which will allow for work during periods of extended stress and in the field when wildland fire situations arise. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Work Environment: Although work is generally performed in an office setting, intermittent field work is involved. 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 investigation 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.
Determines preparedness and suppression needs, facilitates procurement, and formulates and prepares project plans.
Manages assigned property by procuring, maintaining, and inventorying hand tools, chainsaws, firing equipment, food and water provisions, and personal protective equipment, to ensure personnel meet fire readiness standards on a daily basis.
Assists in coordinating repairs and scheduling maintenance with approved maintenance facilities, securing temporary replacement of vehicles as needed.
Assists in the development of fuels management projects and work plans, collects data and completes fuels inventories, assesses fire risks and hazards, and performs pre attack planning.
Recognizes, reacts to and communicates changes in weather and fire behavior; topography and fuel types; and adapts planned strategies and tactics to identify and relocate firelines, escape routes and safety zones.
Identifies and analyzes suppression tactics and strategies employed on the fires, and revises and/or develops alternatives in view of such conditions as fuels, weather, and topography.
Executes prescribed burn plans for complex burn projects in a wide variety of fuel types and executes complex firing operations on wildfire incidents.
Plans and directs overall work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisor(s), sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Develops and implements both technical and agency specific training program for the IHC and/or Vet Crew.
IHC ONLY: Assists the IHC Superintendent in the planning, development and implementation of prescribed fire projects, hazardous fuel mitigation projects, and other land management projects.
IHC ONLY: Serves as IHC Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent as qualified.