Deputy Chief Officer Safety & Fire Operations

Forest Service • Boise, ID

1d • $192,332 - $204,121

About The Position

This Career-Reserved Senior Executive Service position provides executive leadership and national policy direction for fire operations and safety programs. The position directs and manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of national fire operations and agency-wide safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency directives. It leads national policies, strategic frameworks, and performance standards for wildland fire suppression and workforce safety; provides oversight and guidance to Geographic Area Fire Directors and Fire Operations staff; and represents the Forest Service in national and global forums. The role also negotiates agreements, shapes joint policies, and leads interagency initiatives to strengthen national preparedness and resilience. It provides executive advice and counsel to the Chief Fire and Safety Officer on fire operations and safety management, policy development, budget planning, and strategic planning.

The role is a Career-Reserved SES appointment with a stated annual salary range of $192,332 to $204,121. Initial appointees serve a one-year probationary period. Applicants must demonstrate the specified Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages; no separate ECQ/TQ narrative is required. There is no education requirement.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Demonstrate the applicable Executive Core Qualifications in the resume, unless exempt as a current career SES member, former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program graduate.
• Demonstrate the listed Technical Qualifications in the resume: ability to provide wildland fire management, operational, policy analysis, and strategic advice to help set direction for a large, geographically distributed, multidisciplinary team; and ability to deal effectively with Congress, senior government officials, national or international officials, nongovernmental groups, and the media.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages, using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font.
• Complete a one-year probationary period upon initial appointment.
• Complete a background investigation.
• File a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Obtain and maintain any required interim or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain it may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, register with the Selective Service System or qualify for an exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and national policy direction for fire operations and safety programs.
• Direct and manage development, implementation, and evaluation of national fire operations and agency-wide safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of national policies, strategic frameworks, and performance standards for wildland fire suppression and workforce safety.
• Oversee and guide Geographic Area Fire Directors and Fire Operations staff in executing fire management plans, including wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and fuels management.
• Represent the Forest Service in national and global forums to advance shared fire management and safety goals.
• Negotiate agreements, shape joint policies, and lead interagency initiatives to strengthen national preparedness and resilience.
• Advise the Chief Fire and Safety Officer on fire operations and safety management programs, policy development, budget planning, and strategic planning.

Benefits

• SES employees are eligible for bonuses and performance-based awards.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed