Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Div. of Fire Operations and Safety, NICC, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area: https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The incumbent is an assistant to the NICC Center Manager, and is responsible for supervision and national mobilization and demobilization operations. Provides technical and administrative supervision to a large staff ranging from GS-12 Emergency Operations Coordinators to GS-6 Logistics Coordinators, multiple temporary/seasonal employees and staff detailed to the NICC during high tempo periods. Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical and administrative work to carry out the mission of the organization. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments; evaluates work performance of subordinates; develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments. Assists in the national coordination for overall fire preparedness and response activities to ensure total mobility in fire situations. Analyzes the fire situation at hand, available resources, and as necessary negotiates with various geographic areas to establish priorities for on-going fires. Implements decisions relative to mobilization of military assets such as orders for use of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, transport aircraft, other military equipment, supplies and personnel needed for wildland fire suppression activities Formulates and recommends national policy regarding cooperative relationships with other protection agencies. Reviews, analyzes, and effectively applies data collected daily in determining the availability of and recommending the deployment and allocation of resources needed to meet national level prepositioning and suppression needs. Monitors fire management activities nationally for compliance with laws regulations, policies and standards, providing appropriate advice to the NICC Manager on matters regarding coordination and mobilization 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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM): This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the IFPM Standard, and is categorized as an ASSISTANT CENTER MANAGER - HIGH COMPLEXITY, and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM in order to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found by clicking the link above. You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required): Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Managing or directing a wildland fire dispatch or coordination center Managing dispatch strategies for wildland fire suppression organizations utilizing agency and interagency policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems; Experience functioning as a center manager, assistant center manager, Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), or Coordinator (CORD) to manage initial and extended attack support/logistics/dispatching activities. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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 (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: During periods of extensive incident activity or when on an assignment, twelve to fourteen hour days are routine, as is working fourteen days without a day off. Long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency level with irregular breaks and mealtimes are frequent, prolonged demands of the job. During heightened incident activity, incumbent is expected to work in situations requiring intense concentration and under extreme duress to meet deadlines. There is pressure to collect accurate and timely information, and make accurate on-the-spot decisions, while dealing with frequently changing situations and the need to resolve complex problems that arise. Incumbent is expected to effectively adjust to frequent interruptions and outside demands. In addition, telephone calls must be taken after regular work hours, creating a large number of interruptions to the incumbent's personal life. The work requires active physical capacity with extensive standing and walking. Vehicle and aircraft travel associated with field visits and other administrative travel is frequently required. Work Environment: The work is normally performed in an office but trips to field offices, wildland fire sites, prescribed burn sites, and airports or remote aircraft landing sites are common. These field trips are required for optimal coordination of resources, onsite evaluation of mission, and Incident Management Team assignment closeouts. Field trips my result in exposure to temperatures in excess of 120 degrees, as well as dusty and smoky conditions. Field assignments may require working in isolated and/or primitive conditions. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk and discomforts such as high temperature and adverse fire weather conditions. Flying in small aircraft is common. There is no substitution of education for specialize experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Firefighter Special Retirement (Secondary Coverage): This is a secondary/administrative fire 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 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.

Contacts

• Address NIFC, Fire and Aviation Human Resources (MS-1700) 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: FA-HR-Internal NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5523
• Email: [email protected]