Chief of Staff

Forest Service•Boise, ID

14d

About The Position

This position is located within the National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management organization. The Chief of Staff recommends, plans, and manages special projects related to Agency-wide programs, strategic planning, and mission accomplishment. The role oversees studies and projects, coordinates priority issues that cross organizational boundaries, supports responses to sensitive and complex inquiries, prepares communications for senior officials, and evaluates Fire and Aviation Management programs.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, such as developing, planning, evaluating, or integrating projects affecting organizational programs, strategic planning, staff relations, or mission accomplishment; providing representation, consultation, liaison, or coordination for cross-organizational administrative activities to identify and resolve issues affecting programs, operations, or service delivery; or supporting and leading organizational issues, including development and strategic management programs.
If currently a General Schedule federal employee applying for promotion, 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression by the announcement closing date.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint check, E-Verify employment verification, and continuous vetting requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must serve a one-year probationary period.
New Forest Service supervisors must complete required supervisor training before the end of their probationary period; new USDA supervisors must complete the required new supervisory training program within one year of the position's effective date.

Responsibilities

Initiate, coordinate, and oversee intensive studies, analyses, and other matters concerning national programs, policies, relationships, and activities requiring the special attention of the Chief Fire and Safety Officer.
Monitor major Agency projects, track progress, resolve problems, and keep the Chief Fire and Safety Officer and Deputy Chief Officers informed.
Define, establish, and direct coordination and support for priority issues and agendas that cross organizational boundaries, and develop solutions to issues raised.
Coordinate with the Chief Fire and Safety Officer and/or Deputy Chief Officers on Agency responses to sensitive and complex inquiries about Fire and Aviation Management activities from the Administration and external partners.
Research, prepare, and/or coordinate communications to senior Agency, Administration, and Congressional officials.
Evaluate Fire and Aviation Management programs, including objectives, policies, work operations and progress, resource requirements and utilization, and the division of responsibilities and resources.