Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority

Department Of The Interior•Hines, OR

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About The Position

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Hines, OR. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Summary This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Hines, OR. 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.
You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
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 may require regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
May require completion of a one year probationary period.
This position requires a valid state driver's license to operate a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crewmembers, and others (as required).
Driver's License required - GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during onboarding process.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
To qualify for the GW-07 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-06) is required. Examples of specialized experience include: performing duties which provided a basic understanding of wildland fire management concepts, theories and practices including the assessment of fire effects on cultural and/or natural resources; assisting other fire management staffs in the development of complex presentations; presenting or conducting simple presentations of fire management concepts, topics, information; researching technical reports and/or other sources to obtain information used by higher graded professionals; applying basic formulas to routine calculations; and/or participating in the development and/or implementation of wildland fire management plans including carrying out initial attack incident management strategies and tactics to meet the stated resource objectives.
To qualify for the GW-08 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-07) is required. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: assisting preparation and implementation of prescribed fire plans; assisting evaluating treatments, monitoring methods and new technologies; assisting with conducting fuels management surveys to document types of hazardous fuels.
To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-08) is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: participating in wildland fire activities (such as planning and/or implementing prescribed fire or managing wildfires) ensuring resource objectives are being met from a fire management standpoint;assisting with developing and/or implementing initial attack incident management strategies and tactics to meet the stated resource objectives; and/or implementing mitigation measures during wildland fire activities to protect sensitive habitats, endangered species, sensitive plants, or cultural values.
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 Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist- Low Complexity 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): A) Engine Boss (ENGB) or Crew Boss (CRWB) or Firing Boss (FIRB) or Helicopter Manager(HMGB) AND; B) Incident Command Type 4 (ICT4)
You must meet all qualification and 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

Directs all aspects of the fuels management program including planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation.
Oversees the smoke management program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards.
Develops and implements short-term fire management objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire.
Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendation on all sections of the Fire Management Plan pertaining to prescribed fire and fuels treatments.
Plans, designs, and conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels.
Leads the development and coordination of cooperative agreements to facilitate multi-agency projects.
Plans, conducts surveys, analyzes, and evaluates data to develop prescriptions for prescribed fire and wildland fire monitoring.
Plans and administers the technical and administrative aspects of the prescribed fire/fuels plan.
Identifies, evaluates and provides training needs for other prescribed fire and fuels mgmt. programs supporting staff.
Participates in contract administration activities as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of the time.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Evaluates work performance of subordinates.