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 Prineville, OR. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Evaluates and prepares reports with recommended action on business management operations during and after emergency incidents. Provides resolutions to incident related business management problems and issues during incidents. Develops or modifies appropriate business management training material for positions within the organization. Develops and conducts training for fire business management support positions. Analyze results of incident operations and prepares reports with recommended action. Analyzes comparisons of historical and current incident cost data. Conducts reviews of the effectiveness of financial management and other business management practices on incidents within the field office. Provides direction and interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines to managers and co-workers. Provides expert advice and consultation to fire and field office managers on fire business management activities.

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.
• This position requires procurement duties. If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Procurement Integrity Certification, OF-333, prior to appointment.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, 1 year of credible specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: preparing emergency equipment rental agreements; initiating, establishing and maintaining Blanket Purchase Agreements with vendors and purchasing supply acquisitions; coordinating the development and maintenance of service and supply plans; providing advice and consultation to fire officials regarding business management issues and recommending actions to comply with financial and business incident operations, coordinating fire billings to and from other agencies or individuals. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Substitution of Education for Experience: GS-09: 36 semester hours of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master`s degree that is directly related to the work of the position; OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

See Qualifications Section.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: FA-HR-External-8 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5942
• Email: [email protected]