This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, Branch of Wildland Fire Management, Duty Station TBD from the following: Billings, MT; Browning, MT; Crow Agency, MT; Harlem, MT; Lame Deer, MT; Poplar, MT or Fort Washakie, WY. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions for GS-0343 Series) GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations and/or administrative support functions to recommend improvement solutions to work unit level issues; (2) Developing new or modified work methods; (3) Analyzing local policies and programs to determine the impact of changes on programs or work operations; (4) Reviewing and analyzing data to determine program effectiveness in attaining goals and/or to develop program measurement criteria; and (5) Gathering data to provide feedback, prepare reports, and/or to present briefings; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., in a field related to this position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Physical Demands: The office work is primarily sedentary. Work outside of the office requires travel to various locations throughout the United States, under a variety of climatic conditions and elevations. Working Conditions: Much of the work is performed in an office setting, but also involves outdoor environments with exposure to a variety of climatic conditions and elevations. Fire management work involves an exposure to smoke and intense heat. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations, as prescribed in manuals/supplements, or by the designated Safety Officer.
Provides specialized guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues and the integration of these activities into the wildland fire management program.
Serves as a consultant and authoritative expert to the regional wildland fire management team, as requested on fire business activities and issues.
Conducts site specific readiness reviews of fire business and fire operations carried out by the Bureau and its cooperators.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates the region's fire management program regarding fiscal submissions, to include budgetary, fire severity, and Annual Work Plan (AWP) submissions for all fire management sub-activities.
In coordination with the Fire Management Officer (FMO), formulates regional fire policies, writes business plans, and administers programs necessary for the support of wildland fire management.
Conducts program reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, standards and overall effectiveness of fire business operations.
Performs a wide variety of analytical and advisory functions to support the fire management program budgets region wide.
Performs budget execution and administrative work, such as monitoring obligations incurred, expenditure tracking, expenditure trend analysis, and coordination of quarterly updates with the agency and regional budget staff.