Forest Asst Fire Management Officer (FAFMO)(Wildland Firefighter)

United States Forest Service • Grand Rapids, MN

274d

About The Position

The Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer (FAFMO) is responsible for performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. This role includes providing leadership, coordination, and direction for the administration of fire suppression, detection and prevention programs, dispatching services, fuels/vegetation management, and aviation management. The FAFMO establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, ensuring clear communication through the formal employee performance management system. Additionally, the officer leads the fire safety program based on doctrinal principles, ensuring adequate review, analysis, and reporting after incidents, accidents, or near misses. The FAFMO assists the Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) in directing a complex fire management program.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position; subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or assisting with a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and implementing fire program budgets.
• Experience maintaining relationships with external entities regarding fire management.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and human resource management functions for supervised staff.
• Provide leadership and direction for fire suppression, detection, and prevention programs.
• Manage dispatching services and fuels/vegetation management.
• Oversee aviation management related to fire operations.
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff.
• Lead the fire safety program and ensure incident reviews are conducted.
• Assist the FFMO in directing a complex fire management program.

Benefits

• Permanent position with varying tours of duty.
• Potential availability of government housing and federal day care facilities.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Promotion potential under a career development plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry