These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within the Northern Region, Region 1. The incumbent serves in a key fire management position. The Zone FMO plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates an integrated fire management program to achieve resource management objectives. The Zone FFO maintains safety first as the foundation for all aspects of fire, fuels and aviation management. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details.
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: One year of specialized experience to the GS-09 in federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed and/or assisted with a component of a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated and/or implemented a partial fire program budget; Implemented agreements with cooperators. Maintained relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues. GS-12: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 in federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed, directed and/or evaluated a fully integrated wildland and/or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated, and/or implemented a full fire program budget; Negotiated and managed agreements with cooperators; Maintained liaison with entities external to the organization and spoke on behalf of the organization on fire management program issues. Selective Placement Factors Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Division Group Supervisor (DIVS) -AND- Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) -OR- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) -OR- Primary NWCG Core Requirements of Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) -AND- Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Successfully completed the NWCG Course # M-581 Fire Program Management. Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer. In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification. This position has been identified as High Complexity under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) or Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM or FS-FPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications at the applicable complexity level to be considered eligible for this 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. 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. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS, MODERATE, or LIGHT level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level.
Establish priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed fire, fire prevention and/or fuels management based upon minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement.
Direct all aspects of the district/Zone’s fire, fuels, and aviation management program.
Coordinate plans of action with affected cooperators and/or decision makers.
Advise Line Officers and/or agency administrators on development of strategies on appropriate courses of actions for all incidents.
Conduct formal performance reviews to identify developmental and training needs of employees.
Establish production or quality standards for the unit’s work in order to evaluate an employees performance.
Modify existing procedures to solve unprecedented or critical fire management problems.
Coordinate operations with cooperating agencies on all phases of the fire, fuels and/or aviation management planning on the district/zone.
Coordinate the development of short-range or long-range strategies for emergency incidents.