Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Portland, OR. Information about the surrounding area may be found by clicking the location name. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as Assistant Center Manager for the Northwest Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC). Assists in the overall leadership, direction, and coordination of the interagency logistical support and emergency resources within the geographic area. In the absence of the GACC Manager, coordinates the interagency support of wildland fire management and wildland urban interface activities. Coordinates with federal and state agencies for ordering resources through the national dispatch system to support national emergencies. Directs the mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources. Participates in developing operating manuals and guides, standard operating procedures, and training opportunities. May serve as subject matter expert for the coordinating group and national/geographic committees responsible for facilitating team management activities. Provides support for the program leads in developing policies, guidelines, business practices, and resolving issues. Assigns and plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Exercises the supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of time.

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 Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• 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.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); 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 next lower grade of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 is required. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: experience providing logistical planning and coordination of an interagency logistics dispatch program; assisting with conducting workload analysis and determining level of support for operations and staffing; assisting with implementing and maintaining mobilization plans, emergency disaster plans, dispatch and/or predictive services policies and procedures. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Selective Placement Factor(s): 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. You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management (qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required): Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) You must meet all selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency level with irregular breaks and mealtimes are frequent, prolonged demands of the job. Work Environment: The work is normally performed in an office but trips to field offices, wildland fire sites, prescribed burn sites, and airports or remote aircraft landing sites are common. This is a secondary/administrative firefighter 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 policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) 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. FACT SHEET for Fire Positions: Information on Special Retirement.

Education

See Qualifications Section.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: FA-HR-External-8 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5942
• Email: [email protected]