Deputy Chief Officer Employee Well Being Fire Workforce and Business Management

This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level {input tier level} with a salary range of $192,332.00 - $204,121.00 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

Provides executive leadership and national policy direction for fire workforce, employee well-being, and business management programs.

Provides executive oversight of business management operations, including national budgeting, financial planning, contract management, procurement strategies, and enterprise resource management.

Coordinates with other Forest Service units and external agencies to ensure that fire workforce and business management operations are integrated and aligned with overall agency goals and objectives.

Represents the Forest Service in national and international forums to promote and advance wildland fire management practices and policies.

Develop and implement partnerships and cooperative agreements that support wildland fire management efforts.

Ensures effective stewardship of federal funds and alignment of business practices with mission priorities.

Oversees national information management systems and technologies, ensuring the integration of technology, data analytics, and reporting tools that support workforce decision-making, operational efficiency, and organizational transparency.