Supervisory Wildland Firefighter

Summary

This position is located within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in the Visitor and Resources Protection Division, Branch of Fire and Aviation Management. This unit hosts the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC). The DOI standard position description of DX00900, Supervisory Wildland Firefighter is being used for this vacancy. This position is a "Code 2" Supervisor and Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One position is available.

Duties

Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work to: 1) supervise, mentor, and instruct employees on crewmember duties; 2) plan action and direct utilization of fireline resources on less complex fires; and 3) for more complex fires, direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness. Uses firing devices on a firing operation according to the ignition/firing plan (verbal or written). Coordinates with aircraft for aviation support missions. Coordinates module or crew logistics and places caches of equipment and supplies at strategic points. Ensures compliance with interagency standards and safe operation. Establishes and communicates performance expectations and gives clear leaders-intent to meet objectives. Accounts for location, health, safety, and welfare of crew or module. Bases actions on evolving situational awareness and communicate changes. Determines appropriate fireline tactics and properly locates fireline and determines appropriate construction methods. Supervises felling operations and prepares control lines for burn out operations. Plans, directs, and supervises firing operations. Facilitates the use of fire, and other management techniques, involving planned and unplanned wildland fire events. May provide technical and ecological based expertise such as long-term planning, ignitions, holding, suppression, hazard fuel reduction, and may have the ability to plan for fire effects monitoring. Perform Supervisory Administrative and Human Resource functions: 1) Plans and develops IHC module budget proposals and assists in budget allocation and execution with oversight of Fire Management Officer and Regional Fire Management; 2) Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates and through subordinate supervisors, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; 3) Assign work to subordinates and through subordinate supervisors based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; 4) Evaluate work performance of subordinates and serve as reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors; 5) Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; 6) Interview candidates for positions in the unit; approve appointment, promotion, or reassignment of subordinate nonsupervisory positions and recommend selection of subordinate supervisory positions; 7) Hear and resolve complaints from employees, reviewing group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints and approving or recommending action to a higher level manager; 8) Effect disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and approves actions involving nonsupervisory subordinates; 9) Approve developmental and training requests, providing or arranging for needed development and training; 10) Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; 11) Develop performance standards and ensure performance standards and ratings are reasonably equitable among employees of subordinate supervisors; 12) Provide administrative approvals such as travel, credit card actions, time and attendance; and 13) Approve expenses such as within-grades, overtime, and travel; and approve, or recommend to higher level official, awards and classification changes. Ensures equal opportunity for employees in the selection of participants for training, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the recruitment and selection of candidates for vacant positions. Supports education and training programs designed to provide a maximum opportunity for employees to advance and perform at their highest potential. Creates an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment that respects the contribution and perspective of the employees. Supports the EEO program actively in day-to-day activities. Air Quality: Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information:

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