Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. These positions serve as an Assistant Dispatch Center Manager located in an interagency dispatch center that is part of a fire organization. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for the Regional contacts.

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.

Sets priorities and directs the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and aircraft to respond to wildland fires.

Dispatches and/or orders aircraft for emergency situations, issues flight plans and performs aircraft flight following to ensure safe arrival.

Maintains daily records on the availability of Forest, Regional, and National Fire control resources for anticipated and unanticipated fire needs.

Develops and maintains a unit mobilization plan and complex dispatch operating plans and guides. Prepares and implements fire management plans governing the supply and use of resources such as smokejumpers, food and supplies, and fire retardant.

Prepares and implements fire management plans governing the supply and use of resources such as smokejumpers, food and supplies, and fire retardant.

Schedules air transportation for personnel, equipment, and supplies. Integrates proper law enforcement dispatching, documentation and required security procedures into the overall operation of the communication center.

Assures that current resource availability and use information is exchanged, daily, with the appropriate Geographic Area Coordination Center, adjoining forests, state, and local agencies.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. Must be 18 years of age. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.