Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)

This position is located within the National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for developing fire planning policies and preparedness procedures consistent with national-level guidance, coordinating information between national, geographic area, and field units to ensure readiness for wildfire response. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Shawn Steber at shawn.steber@usda.gov.

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.

Provides program leadership and consultation for strategic fire management planning.

Develops, plans, and provides fire equipment management alternatives in coordination with National Fleet Management and Geographic Area fire staff; develops long term strategies for modernization, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

Provide program management direction and expertise for national forest and grasslands fire planning, readiness, and fleet operations efforts.

Provides guidance to the field units to ensure fleet operations meet safety standards, Department of Transportation regulations, and agency risk management requirements to maintain resource availability during peak fire season.

Coordinates annual fire fleet management program budget, integrates the budget with other program budgets to meet unit operation goals, and oversees cost recovery processes and ensures fiscal accountability.

Ensures that the fire management program budget is distributed.

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. Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions. 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.