Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Carson City, NV. Information about Carson City and the surrounding area can be found at Carson City Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 25% incentive - see Additional Information

Duties

Develops and maintains overall fire management plans for very complex organizations covering a variety of activities such as fire detection, fuels management projects, staffing requirements, pre-incident planning, etc. Makes or ensures inspections of the fire management organization and operations for compliance with approved plans, rules, regulations, and standards to ensure that an adequate and effective fire management force is being maintained. Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment for allocation of resources, equipment and aircraft. Facilitates collaboration for the development of local/annual operating plans and provides staff technical direction in the execution of master plans throughout the organization. Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fire line activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft.

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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. This position is subject to the Interagency Fire Program (IFPM) Standard and Guide selective placement factors for a Unit Fire Program Manager. This position requires the following qualifications - Currency Not Required: Selective Placement Factors: 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: Pathway #1 - I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Division Supervisor (DIVS); AND Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), OR Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). Pathway #2 - I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Air Services Group Supervisor (ASGS) AND Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Condition of Employment: IFPM required M-581 to be completed within one year of official hiring date. To qualify for the GS-12 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-10 grade level. Examples include but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; coordinating and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations. 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-11 grade level. Examples include but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the state level or equivalent department level; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; coordinating and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations; supervising or leading a staff of fire and aviation professionals responsible for fire and aviation programs. This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire 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 (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position 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. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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. Physical Demands: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditional during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Work Environment: Although work is generally performed in an office setting. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during fire assignments. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.

Education

This position falls under the Wildland Firefighter Series, 0456. There are Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Randi Hucks
• Phone: 775-861-6415
• Email: [email protected]