Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer) - Direct Hire Authority

U.S. Department of the Interior; Stafford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal management agency is seeking a candidate for a fire management position focusing on strategic implementation and oversight during fire activities. Key responsibilities include developing fire management plans and ensuring compliance with environmental principles. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, able to pass fitness tests, and maintain a valid driver's license. This position requires passing a background investigation and adhering to drug testing regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Compliance with safety and drug testing regulations is mandatory.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates strategic implementation of fire management activities.
• Provides oversight during fire attacks and directs activities.
• Develops and maintains fire management plans.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to pass annual physical fitness tests

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority.

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These positions are located in Safford, AZ and Medford, OR.

We expect to fill one vacancy in each location; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

• Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management actives.
• Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fire activities.
• Develops and maintains overall fire management plans.
• Responsible for long-range fire management planning activities.
• Makes or ensures inspections of the fire management organization and operations for compliance.
• Authorize the use of contracted aircraft and other special contracted equipment.
• Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land management plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Position requires a valid state driver’s license to operate light vehicles and 4x4 vehicles. May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.
• Driver’s License required – GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during onboarding process.