Deputy Chief Officer Safety & Fire Operations

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 operations and safety programs.

Directs and manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of national fire operations and agency wide safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency directives.

Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of national policies, strategic frameworks, and performance standards governing wildland fire suppression and workforce safety.

Provides oversight and guidance to Geographic Area Fire Directors and Fire Operations staff to ensure effective execution of fire management plans, including wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and fuels management.

Represents the Forest Service in national and global forums to advance shared fire management and safety goals.

Negotiates agreements, shapes joint policies, and leads interagency initiatives that strengthen national preparedness and resilience.

Provides authoritative executive advice and counsel to the Chief Fire and Safety Officer on matters related to fire operations and safety management programs, including policy development, budget planning, and strategic planning.