This position is located on USDA Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. Supervises a highly technical staff of multi-disciplinary project managers and support staff. Assigns project work, manages program budgets, facilitates project management, and serves as a member of NTDP Leadership team. Manages projects related to wildland firefighting and fire aviation equipment; primarily on smokejumper and rappelling equipment, PPE, and ground/aerial ignition equipment.

Duties

Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-13 level. Coordinates Washington Office (WO) Fire and Aviation Management staff unit directives and Forest Service field unit needs with NTDP capabilities to achieve responsive and cost-effective problem-solving meeting the Chief's goals and objectives. Serves as a technical advisor and multidisciplinary advisor to NTDP, WO, and field personnel; as a supervisor and project advisor to NTDP project managers and support staff; and as a multidisciplinary project team leader. Prepares or assembles detailed project briefing materials and cost estimates to form program of work that is responsive to FAM sponsor direction and funding. Assesses project manager's charters and plans, schedules and capabilities; formulates optimum approaches; monitors progress through reviewing schedules, status reports, and design materials; solves priority and workload problems. Applies the systematic application of scientific knowledge to create new or substantially improved equipment, systems, materials, processes, techniques and procedures. Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit's work.

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.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.

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. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include Serving as a project manager or assistant in projects related to wildland fire protective clothing and equipment; wildland firefighting accessories; smokejumper and helicopter rappel accessories and operations; firefighter health and safety issues; FAM equipment specifications and standards, and biomass reduction and fuel treatments. Serving as a technical advisor related to the application of technology in solving fire, aviation, and residues problems. Assisting with development of project-oriented tasks including detailed estimates, charters, project schedules, project plans, status reports, procurement plans, documentation plans, and reports. For the GS-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least to the (GS-12) grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include Serving as a project manager, and/or multidisciplinary team leader or member in projects related to wildland fire protective clothing and equipment; wildland firefighting accessories; smokejumper accessories and operations; helicopter rappel operations; firefighter health and safety issues; ground and aerial ignition systems; FAM equipment specifications and standards, spark arrestor certification, engine specifications and testing; mobile fire equipment specifications; and biomass reduction and fuel treatments. Serving as a technical advisor related to the application of technology in solving fire, aviation, and residues problems. Coordinating project-oriented tasks including detailed estimates, charters, project schedules, project plans, status reports, procurement plans, documentation plans, benefit analyses, and reports. Selective Placement Factors: A minimum 90-day 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]