This position is located in the Alaska Region, Region 10. This position assists in managing and directing programs supporting the coordination, logistical support and dispatch of fire and emergency resources across the nation, which includes all lands administered by various federal and state agencies. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Jason Heinz at [email protected].

Duties

Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level. Assist in the coordination the interagency support of wildland fire management (fire suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire) and wildland urban interface activities to include mitigation, education and prevention team support. Coordinate with federal and state agencies for ordering resources through the national dispatch system to support national emergencies. Assist with managing all coordination center activities to include operations, logistics, and predictive services (e.g., intelligence and weather, on-going analysis of fuels and resources to prepare strategic plan). Assist in planning, developing, and administering cooperative interagency agreements for a variety of emergency situations. Developing, organizing, and implementing an annual program of work to include short and long range operational plans. Assist in developing briefing papers, information articles for cooperators, and fire and resource statistical information for cooperators, local governments, media outlets, and others regarding the status of all incidents. May serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and manage contracted equipment and negotiate contracts for equipment services.

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.
• Secondary Coverage: Prior 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: GS-11: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level; 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. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in establishing priorities and directing the mobilization and reassignment of firefighting resources to multiple incidents of varying complexities; assisting in monitoring fuels and weather data products to assess current and predicted wildland fire potential and resource needs; participating in the identification of operational and/or allocation/resources issues or problems and implementation of resolutions for improvement as related to fire and/or aviation program management. GS-12: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11 grade. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in overall leadership, direction, and coordination of an interagency logistical support and emergency resources center; assisting in coordinating the interagency support of wildland fire management such as fire suppression, fire preparedness, and prescribed fire; assisting with managing all dispatch activities to include operations, logistics, and predictive services such as intelligence and weather, and on-going analysis of fuels and resources to prepare a strategic plan. 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 firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history. 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]