Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill one vacancy in the following locations at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Arcata, CA Barstow or Riverside, CA Susanville, CA

Duties

Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fire line activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft. Provides for follow-up actions to safely and effectively manage wildland fires. Plans, assigns, monitors, and adjusts the work of subordinate employees based on many rapidly changing priorities. Leads, gives advice, instruction, and counsel to subordinate employees. Instructs employees on safe operating procedures and policies and investigates accidents. Develops and maintains overall fire management plans for complex fire programs covering a variety of activities, such as: fire detection, fuels projects, staffing requirements, pre-incident planning, and methods of initial attack. Facilitates collaboration for the development of operation plans, provides technical direction in the execution of master plans throughout the organization. Directs the preparation and execution of annual budgets for fire management programs to ensure adequate staff, equipment, and facilities to protect natural resources from fire. Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in training courses for agency personnel, cooperators covering all phases of the fire management program including methods, techniques and practices of fire prevention and suppression. Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment for allocation of resources, equipment, and aircraft. Ensures fire operations and fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles, land management plans, and impacts to air quality standards. Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction to protect high value resources by reviewing and evaluating fuels management plans. Directs suppression operations on large or complex fires as required and facilitates implementation of post fire recovery activities. Authorizes use of special resources such as contracted aircraft, emergency personnel hires, and purchase of services, supplies, and equipment during fire emergencies. Reviews or prepares reports concerning fire trespass, fire damage, or fire damage appraisals; and recommends legal or other action.

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.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualifications.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position is an IFPM - Unit Fire Program Manager - Moderate Complexity, and requires special qualifications that have been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: PATHWAY #1: I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Task Force Leader (TFLD), AND either Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), OR Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). PATHWAY #2: I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Helicopter Base Manager (HEBM) AND Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). AND Fire Program Management (M-581) as a condition of employment within one year of hire date. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the selective factors above, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Serving as a wildland fire technical expert for a fire unit, planning and directing the work to be accomplished by subordinates; reviewing and providing input into preparedness and operating plans; providing advice and guidance in the implementation of fire and aviation management policies; briefing internal and external managers on issues related to wildland fire, prescribed fire, and fire program activities; serving as an interdisciplinary team member with other federal, state, tribal and local groups. -OR- Education: Directly related Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or at least three years of progressively higher coursework leading to a related Ph.D degree. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 CFR300.604. 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. 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 (MEA) 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. Physical Demands: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. You are faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. You may be required to work long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Work Environment: Although work is generally performed in an office setting, field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees, smoke, and dust create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during fire assignments. You must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Greg Comella
• Email: [email protected]