Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill one position in each location below; however, more may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Porterville, CA This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet

Duties

Coordinates and initiates all dispatch coordination actions based on firefighter and public safety, cost effectiveness, and values to be protected. Coordinates with other agencies on multi-jurisdictional wildland fires for resource needs, values at risk, plan of action and intelligence gathering. Organizes, trains, and directs a qualified workforce to meet local, geographic area, or national level dispatch coordination program management needs. Adjusts shift lengths, staffing levels and work assignments to ensures priorities are established, resources are properly allocated, and supervises the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources. Provides leadership and direction in relation to incident and administrative intelligence (e.g., fuels, weather, resource status and reporting). Coordinates and assures each bureau’s communications channels (telephones, email, radios and frequencies) with field resources are operable and afford a safe environment for employees in the office and field. Provides technical advice, guidance and staff support to the Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) group. Ensures workload analysis is complete, determines level of support from each bureau for operational and staffing costs, formulates financial/budget plan, submits, and obtains plan approval from the appropriate bureau administrators. Responsible for the administration, integration, and oversight of the use of multi-agency telecommunication equipment, computer-based applications, and other related communications equipment. Plans and assigns work to subordinates based on priorities. Evaluates work performance of subordinates, setting standards, monitoring, and final evaluating of subordinate performance. Issues minor disciplinary measures, such as verbal warnings, cautions, and reprimands. May certify time and attendance, and approve travel authorizations and vouchers.

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 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.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• 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.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has 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 - Currency Not Required: EDSD (Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher) S-491 "National Fire Danger Rating System" within one year of hire, if hired. 90 Day Prior Firefighting Experience Requirement (resume must show to and from dates and a description of work performed). The Department of the Interior defines wild land firefighting experience as on-the-line wildland firefighting experience gained through containment, control, suppression, or use of wild land fire. This experience can be met by serving in a temporary, seasonal, or equivalent private sector fire position for no less than 90 days. Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia and rural fire departments, can also be credited, as long as the total amount of this experience equates to at least 90 days. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fire: (1) Wildfire - An unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. (2) Prescribed Fire - Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. State Driver's License. Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - 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 GS-09 grade level. Examples of specialized work experience include: Establishing priorities, allocating resources, and monitoring the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources necessary to support current and anticipated initial attack and logistical support emergency operations within a local, geographic, or national area. Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with all Federal, State, and local agencies dispatching law enforcement and wildland fire monitoring and support., OR directly related Ph.D, or three full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a Ph.D., OR a combination of experience and education. 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 by the closing date of the announcement. 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: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes. The duties of this position create a highly stressful environment during peak activity, requiring the ability to keep calm in emergency situations. Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Mental concentration and accuracy are required. Travel associated with field visits and other administrative travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties. This creates a high stress work environment.

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]