Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Interagency Hotshot Crew)

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service unit is seeking a first line supervisor for an Interagency Hotshot Crew. You will lead highly effective wildland fire suppression and urban interface/intermix operations, coordinating teams and resources in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities include planning field projects, developing training, and collaborating with resource managers on prescribed burns, while upholding inclusive leadership and compliance with agency policies.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates the activities of a unit or team of firefighters in wildland fire suppression situations.
• Plans and implements field projects: setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill training.
• Independently or jointly develops training programs (mandatory, formal and informal) to comply with policy and regulations.
• Works with other resource managers in the development and implementation of prescribed burn plans.
• Demonstrates leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position is established on a Forest Service unit, to serve as a first line supervisor on an Interagency Hotshot Crew. The primary responsibility is for leadership of highly effective wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix situations. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.

Major Duties

• Coordinates the activities of a unit or team of firefighters in wildland fire suppression situations.
• Plans and implements field projects: this includes setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill training.
• Independently or jointly develops training programs (mandatory, formal and informal) to comply with policy and regulations.
• Works with other resource managers in the development and implementation of prescribed burn plans.
• Demonstrates leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Requirements

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. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. 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. Under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement. 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.

Evaluations

This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position. Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035135

Other Information

For additional information about the duties and location(s) of these positions, please contact regional representative:

To see the different locations within the Regional Offices | US Forest Service (usda.gov)

Region 1: Northern Region - Tiffany Counts at [e-mail]

Region 2: Rocky Mountain Region - Timothy Griffin at [e-mail]

Region 3: Southwestern Region - Tobe Haught at [e-mail]

Region 4: Intermountain Region - Bradley Bugger at [e-mail]

Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region - Brian Grabowski - [e-mail]

Region 6: Pacific Northwest Region - Shalyn Whitson [e-mail]

Region 8: Southern Region - Russ Marchion at [e-mail]

Region 9: Eastern Region - Brian Hicks at [e-mail]

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates. Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Help Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email [e-mail] Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period (unless prior service is creditable). New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required new supervisory training program before the end of their probationary period. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied or guaranteed. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE. This is dependent upon unit location.