Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill (1) one vacancy at this time in any of the following locations: Alturas, CA; Redding, CA; Susanville, CA; Arcata, CA We expect to fill (1) one vacancy at this time in the following location: Riverside, CA
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 factors 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 a Unit Fire Program Manager - High Complexity 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 http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov/ 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: Pathways #1: DIVS (Division Supervisor), and ICT3 (Incident Command Type 3), or RXB2 (Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2), and M-581 (Fire Program Management) Pathways #2: ASGS (Air Support Group Supervisor), and ICT3 (Incident Command Type 3), and M-581 (Fire Program Management) 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. Specialized Experience Requirements: You must possess one (1) one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GW-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Serving as a Fire Management Officer or Zone Fire Management Officer in a fire management organization, providing short and long-range fire management planning, program direction and coordination and evaluation of the fire program; developing and implementing an integrated fire management program to achieve natural resource management objectives. Provides leadership, coordination, and direction, for the administration of the fire suppression, detection and prevention programs; dispatching and other communication services; fuels/vegetation management; aviation management; mitigation and education; and the integration of fire and aviation management plans and activities with other natural resources. 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. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by 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 CFR300.604. 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. 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: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. 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. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during fire assignments. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.
Ensures all phases of fire and aviation management planning is complete.
Reviews preparedness actions and operating plans, negotiates cooperative agreements, and develops alternative wildland fire strategies by considering values to be protected.
Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles, land use plans, and is applied on a landscape basis.
Establishes priorities that minimize potential damage and maximize multiple resource benefit.
Monitors fire severity predictions, fire behavior, and fire activity levels.
Coordinates and initiates all fire management activities consistent with resource objectives, by using the full range of strategic and tactical options as described in an approved Fire Management Plan (FMP).
Plans work, sets and adjusts priorities, schedules work and approves leave of subordinate staff.
Develops performance standards, evaluates employees, provides training opportunities, advice, and guidance.
Analyzes fire management plans and initiates changes or recommendations to meet challenging conditions, such as funding limits.
Provides leadership, coordination, and direction in the application of standards, methods, and guidelines for all fire and aviation management program elements.
Ensures the fire prevention program is effective and meets objectives and goals.
Coordinates fire activities with other federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies.
Develops, implements, and administers grants and agreements.
Serves on various interagency committees, teams, and work groups for specific fire management issues.
Assists with all phases of budget formulation, balances levels of funding, and initiates changes as needed. Monitors funds and assures fiscal integrity.