This position is a Wildland Fire Fleet and Equipment Manager, GS-0301-15 working in Boise, Idaho (National Interagency Fire Center) for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below: Only experience and education obtained by 05/11/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GS-15 level: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following: Coordinating and overseeing fleet and equipment management activities that support wildland fire management operations, such as implementing procedures for acquisition, maintenance, utilization, and replacement of fire vehicles and specialized equipment; providing authoritative guidance to senior fire and aviation program leadership on fleet policy, operational readiness, compliance, and risk mitigation measures across interagency or bureau wildland fire programs; and leading, directing, or supervising staff responsible for wildland fire fleet, equipment, or logistics functions. 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. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 05/11/2026. Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: The work is normally sedentary; however, some physical exertion is required as it relates to site visits and fire line assignments which involve walking on rough, uneven terrain, long periods of standing, and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, and temperatures. 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: The work is usually performed in an office setting however field work is expected. During the wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situations or stress such as wildfire, heat, smoke, and falling rocks and trees and may require flying in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
As a Wildland Fire Fleet and Equipment Manager, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership, oversight, and supervision over a highly complex wildland fire organization focused on Fleet and Equipment Management. Provides direction, motivation, and decision making required to oversee the management and tracking of wildland fire vehicles, assets, and equipment to ensure operational capability across the bureau. Develops detailed plans to improve efficient program activities; implementing plans and initiatives to achieve mission and policy objectives; and assessing program accomplishment and making course corrections when necessary. Ensures fire fleet and equipment sustain mission-ready availability for wildland fire coordination, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations. Leads and/or participates in negotiations with industry (e.g., power companies), Tribal governments, and with other Federal agencies in the development of complex agreements and/or contracts that facilitates effective Fleet and Equipment Management across the USWFS.