This position is located in Big Cypress National Preserve, in the Fire and Aviation Division.

Duties

This is a supervisory code 4 and the primary purpose of this position is to direct prescribed fire/fuels management program that includes fuels management activities and functions at the unit/tribal level. These functions include prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels monitoring, smoke monitoring. At this grade level, the incumbent analyzes variables such as weather, fuels (type and condition), topography, fire behavior, management objectives and resource protection concerns, strategies and tactics, resource availability and capability, smoke impacts, employee and public safety, etc., and selects the appropriate strategy for implementing fuels management projects. Directs a fuels management program. Provides short- and long-range planning; budgeting; and management of wildland fire, fuels management, and prescribed fire programs. Ensures the smoke management program complies with state air quality standards. Coordinates with federal, state, tribal and local government air quality officials to comply with operational procedures and reporting requirements. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team (forestry, wildlife biology, range management, geology, archeology, etc.) developing and implementing fire management plans; and developing land management plans, compliance documents, and agreements.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/31/2024 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist (PFFS) High complexity and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to moving into the position. For more information on IFPM, click here. Selective Factors: The applicant must have possessed all the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position: RXB2 (Prescribed burn boss type 2) (Currency is Required) TFLD (Task Force leader) or ICT3 (Incident Commander Type 3) or HEBM (Helibase Manager) (Currency is required) -AND- For GS-0456 positions: NOTE: If your firefighting experience includes both structural and wildland, it is essential that your application materials clearly separate and document your wildland experience. GS-0456-09 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized for this position is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Wildland firefighter work. Work that involved directing prescribed fire/fuels management program that includes fuels management activities and functions at the unit level. These functions include prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels monitoring, smoke monitoring. Analyzes variables such as weather, fuels (type and condition), topography, fire behavior, management objectives and resource protection concerns, strategies and tactics, resource availability and capability, smoke impacts, employee, and public safety, etc., and selects the appropriate strategy for implementing fuels management projects. GS-0456-11 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, or higher in the Federal service; Examples of specialized experience include: Wildland firefighter work. Work that involved directing a prescribed fire/fuels management program that includes a full range of fuels management activities and functions at the unit level. These functions include prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels monitoring, and smoke monitoring. Served as the technical expert and advisor to the Fire Management Officer and unit level leadership on fuels management and identifies and analyzes multiple variables such as weather, fuels, topography, fire behavior, smoke impacts, employee, and public safety, in strategically developing and implementing fuels management projects. -OR- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level, or higher, outside of the Federal service; Examples of specialized experience include: Provided leadership in Wildland firefighter work. Work that involved directing a prescribed fire/fuels management program that includes a full range of fuels management activities and functions at the unit level. These functions include prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels monitoring, and smoke monitoring. Served as the technical expert and advisor to the Fire Management Officer and unit level leadership on fuels management and identifies and analyzes multiple variables such as weather, fuels, topography, fire behavior, smoke impacts, employee, and public safety, in strategically developing and implementing fuels management projects. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no qualifying education for this grade/series combination.

Contacts

• Address Big Cypress National Preserve 33100 TAMIAMI TRAIL E OCHOPEE, FL 34141 US
• Name: Dalirca Matos
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]