Logistics Management Specialist (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

Department Of The Interior • Alamogordo, NM

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About The Position

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Alamogordo, NM. Information about the surrounding area may be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS (or OBTAIN within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Driver's License required - GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during onboarding process.
• To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, you must meet at least one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-07 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: conducting wildland fire management operations; functioning as an Initial Attack Dispatcher, Aircraft Dispatcher, and/or performing dispatch support duties; directing others in completing and processing requests for resources in day-to-day activities; training, coaching, and motivating staff and co-workers; directing others in mobilization, reassignment and demobilization of resources; independently making sound operational and cost effective decisions in high complexity situations. - OR - Education: Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position. - OR - A combination of education and specialized work experience described above.
• Time In Grade Requirement: Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GW/GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
• You must meet all of the above qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
• 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 Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager, 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 here: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM). To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected): Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• You must meet all selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• This is a secondary/administrative firefighter 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 policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical planning, coordination, program direction, and evaluation of the interagency logistics dispatch program.
• Analyze inventories and availability of all-hazard resources and directs the ordering and procurement necessary to meet objectives.
• Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Plan work objectives on a daily or project basis and make adjustments to meet priorities.
• Provide technical and operational direction to employees on day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical advice and staff support as needed and requested.
• Conduct workload analysis and determine level of support for operation and staffing costs.
• Participate in multi-agency fire management planning and assure on-going emergency response preparedness.
• Recommend modifications to existing systems and test new applications when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees