This position is located on a USDA Forest Unit within the Southwestern Region, Region 3. The incumbent is responsible for Forest Program Management, involving the development and implementation of plans and programs in resource operational risk management and occupational health and safety. 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: Applicants must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Managed and/or assisted with a component of a wildland fire and/or wildland fire safety program; Provided technical guidance to implement risk management plans, policies, programs and/or guidelines for wildland fire safety; Assisted in conducting fire safety training for a unit as member of a wildland firefighting team. 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. Selective Placement Factors 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.
Participate with Fire and Aviation Staff, and other Resource Program Managers in the development and/or integration of the overall fire risk management program of work.
Represent unit leadership as an expert, consultant and/or technical specialist for operational risk management policy development.
Develop policies, programs and/or guidelines for wildland fire safety and health programs.
Develop and/or revise agency manuals and handbooks related to wildland fire operations risk management.
Provide program leadership and direction for fire operations risk management procedures. Coordinate development and/or implementation of policies, programs, and guidelines for wildland fire operational risk management programs.
Analyze and review accidents/fatality reports, injuries, and illnesses resulting from resource operations. Coordinate risk management studies to determine the degree of hazards and accidents caused by fire related activities.
Make on-the-job evaluations of incident management operations to determine effectiveness of fire management decisions.
Evaluate operational risk management performance on incidents to assure coordination of risk management program with other elements of a fire program.
Serve as expert, consultant, and/or technical specialist for fire operations risk management policy development.
Analyze accidents, injuries, and/or illnesses resulting from fire operations to identify significant problem areas and recommend corrective actions.