This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: DHA Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area may be found by clicking on the location. At management's discretion this position may be physically located in a BLM office in the Fairbanks, AK or Anchorage, AK. Negotiable after selection.

Duties

Develops and implements Bureau’s wildland fire prevention and education programs and national and/or bureau specific fire trespass investigation and trespass procedures. Serves as the state/region fire trespass coordinator. Coordinates with law enforcement, agency administrator, national lead, solicitor's office, and fire business specialists on cost/damage-recovery efforts. Reviews and recommends revisions to Bureau wildfire investigation policies and procedures. Coordinates wildland fire cause determination, prevention, mitigation, trespass and investigation training. Advises leadership and staff at the regional and field level on fire management policy and implementation strategies. Provides strategic long-range planning, leadership, guidance, coordination, and evaluation for regional/state wildland fire and aviation programs in the bureau and interagency community. Analyzes and assesses policy and procedures to evaluate overall effectiveness. Serves as a wildland fire management program expert and technical advisor.

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 investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• 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 posses 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-11 grade level: If you are a current or former federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: assisting with implementing guidance on wildland fire prevention and education program procedures; and assisting with reviewing fire investigation reports and/or trespass cases. Please provide an SF50 with your application package to verify that you are a current or former federal employee. If you have never been or are NOT a current federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: Implementing guidance on wildland fire prevention and education program procedures; assisting with reviewing fire investigation reports and/or trespass cases; and experience assisting with coordinating employee development and training. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: Providing guidance on fire management policy; implementing and providing guidance on wildland fire prevention and education program procedures; assisting with reviewing and/or tracking fire investigation reports and/or trespass cases; and experience coordinating employee development and training. 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. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary; however, some physical exertion on fire line site visit assignments is required. Walking on rough, uneven terrain, long periods of standing, and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, and temperatures is required. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in an office setting. During the wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situating or stress; work environment involves occasional exposure to moderate risks and discomforts which usually require protective equipment to be worn. Exposure to risks such as wildfire, heat, smoke, falling rocks and trees, etc., are a part of the job during wildland fire season. Work may require flying in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. 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 Alaska 222 W 7th Ave #13 Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: FA-HR-External-10 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5927
• Email: [email protected]