This position will be located in the PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION, REGION 5. This position serves as a Fire Dispatch Intelligence Coordinator and is responsible for providing intelligence and information coordination within the geographic area. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact CHRISTOPHER J STPIERRE at [email protected]

Duties

Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-11 level. Computes the Geographic Area Preparedness Levels and recommends planning level to the Center Manager. Is responsible for identifying shortages of critical resources and provides information for determining allocation and priority setting for these critical resources relating to personnel, aircraft, crews, equipment, and supplies. Interprets indices, fuel conditions, current and forecasted weather patterns, and historical fire occurrence levels; provides fire behavior predictions for fire managers, agency administrators, fire information personnel, and incident commanders. Creates, utilizes, and maintains various computer programs/files in agency specific computer systems such as National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS), FAMWEB, and provides appropriate information and assistance to users in the Geographical Area. Prepares and conducts written and verbal briefings for agency administrators, fire management staffs, multi-agency coordination groups, and political representatives as well as media, and other specific interest groups. Acts as Operations Coordinator or may serve as the Center Manager when needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-10 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as forestry, range management, agriculture) OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are: Assisting in interpreting of fire indices, weather and occurrence patterns and incident history data. Disseminating reports to cooperating agencies and maintained continual provision of intelligence through verbal and written communications. Assisting in identifying shortages of critical resources and provided information for determining allocation and priority setting for these critical resources relating to personnel, aircraft, crews, equipment and supplies. Using fire communication and computer systems. For the GS-11 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-10) OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as forestry, range management, agriculture) OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are: Identifying, analyzing, and solving a wide variety of complex operational fire management program problems, such as establishing and maintaining area incident history data; interpreting fire indices, weather, and occurrence patterns. Preparing and conducting written and verbal briefings for agency administrators, fire management staff, multi-agency coordination groups, and political representatives as well as media, and other specific interest groups. Tracking and monitoring commitment and availability of resources, instituting and maintaining a system to status and prioritize incidents and resource allocation. Using fire computer programs such as National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS), FAMWEB, Weather Information Management System (WIMS), and Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC) or equivalent. Selective Placement Factors: A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

See QUALIFICATIONS section for education requirements.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]