Willand Fire Fighter

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Open to the Public; No previous Federal Service is required. This position is being advertised under and OPM government-wide Direct Hire Authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

Directs all aspects of the fuels mgmt. program including planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation. Oversees the smoke mgmt. program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards. Develops and implements short-term fire mgmt. objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire. Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendation on all sections of the Fire Management Plan pertaining to prescribed fire and fuels treatments. Plans, designs, and conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels. Leads the development and coordination of cooperative agreements to facilitate multi-agency projects. Plans, conducts surveys, analyzes, and evaluates data to develop prescriptions for prescribed fire and wildland fire monitoring. Plans and administers the technical and administrative aspects of the prescribed fire/fuels plan. Identifies, evaluates and provides training needs for other prescribed fire and fuels mgmt. programs supporting staff. Participates in contract administration activities as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Evaluates work performance of subordinates.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination. 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 possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. (Travel Description - EXAMPLE:) - Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits. Or Frequent/Extensive travel is required. Or Frequent/Extensive travel will be required during peak fire activity

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. Examples include, but are not limited to:

To qualify for the GS-09 grade level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required. Specialized experience includes an understanding of fire behavior relative to fuels, weather, and topography and how fire affects natural and cultural resources. Examples of experience may include: 1) participating in wildland fire activities (such as planning and/or implementing prescribed fire or managing wildfires) ensuring resource objectives are being met from a fire management standpoint; 2) developing and/or implementing initial attack incident management strategies and tactics to meet the stated resource objectives; and/or 3) implementing mitigation measures during wildland fire activities to protect sensitive habitats, endangered species, sensitive plants, or cultural values. 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 specialized experience include, but not limited to: assist with developing, reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and consistency with land management goals and objectives; analyzing fuel loadings and determining appropriate fuel treatment methods; performing land use planning and environmental coordination to determine if resource objectives were achieved; assist with analyzing the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management. 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 specialized experience include, but not limited to: developing, reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and consistency with land management goals and objectives; analyzing fuel loadings and determining appropriate fuel treatment methods; performing land use planning and environmental coordination to determine if resource objectives were achieved; analyzing the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management. 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 this grade level.

Selective Placement Factor(s) (GS-11 level only) : 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. 1.) This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist - Low Complexity , and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position unless stated otherwise.

To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected):

A.) Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) AND
B.) Engine Boss (ENGB), OR Crew Boss (CRWB), OR Firing Boss (FIRB) OR Helicopter Manager (HMGB)

If selected at the GS-09, you must meet the IFPM training requirements above for the GS-11 as a condition of employment before being eligible for promotion to the GS-11 grade level.

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands : Work in the office is primarily sedentary. Field work does require frequent physical exertion, involving walking over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods, and working under occasionally inclement (hot, cold, snow, wind, etc.) weather conditions.

Work Environment : Work is performed in both an office and field setting with field work. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions create hazardous conditions.

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:

Education

See Qualifications Section.

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