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. At management's discretion this position may be physically located within any BLM Oregon/Washington State, District, or Field office. Negotiable after selection.
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-12 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS/GW-11 is required. Examples include, but are not limited to: providing input on developing and implementing risk management plans, policies, programs and guidelines for wildland fire safety and health programs; assisting in analyzing and reviewing accident/fatality reports, injuries and illnesses resulting from fire operations; assisting in conducting fire safety training. 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. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience for this grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary; however, some physical exertion on fire line site visit assignments is required. Walking on rough, uneven terrain, long periods of standing, and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, and temperatures is required. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in an office setting. During the wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situating or stress; work environment involves occasional exposure to moderate risks and discomforts which usually require protective equipment to be worn. Exposure to risks such as wildfire, heat, smoke, falling rocks and trees, etc., are a part of the job during wildland fire season. Work may require flying in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. This is a secondary/administrative firefighter 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 (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) 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. FACT SHEET for Fire Positions: Information on Special Retirement.
Ensures the fire safety program is implemented according to fire and non-fire safety regulations, training, and findings.
Manages the medical standards program and provides guidance and program direction for the emergency medical services (EMS) program.
Coordinates with the districts on line of duty death and serious incident or fatality (SIOF) plans.
As a member of interagency committees, acts as a bureau representative to complete studies, reviews, and investigations of wildland fire and aviation management issues.
Facilitates and/or provides guidance with reviews of preparedness, fire and aviation safety teams, aviation safety/ technical assistance teams, significant and individual fires, lessons learned, rapid lesson sharing, and accident investigations.
Coordinates with state and district safety managers as well as Federal and Occupational Safety and Health Administrations on prevention, reporting and mitigating measures.
Administers and/or coordinates wildland fire preparedness programs for health and wellness, safety and risk management.
Administers and/or coordinates Wildland fire physical fitness and medical standards program.
Analyzes and assesses data related to wildfire hazards and risk.
Coordinates and manages critical incident stress management (CISM) program, mental health related discussion, trainings and awareness.