National Fire Danger Rating Program Lead

U.S. Department of Agriculture; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) is seeking a professional to provide fire management support on an interagency basis to all wildland fire management agencies in the United States.

The role includes leadership, coordination, and program management for national fire danger—leveraging emerging science and geospatial technologies. Responsibilities include advising on fire management requirements, overseeing analytical tools, and

Qualifications

• Must meet Basic Requirement education as described in the job posting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59 or exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provides national level leadership, coordination, oversight, and program management for the national fire danger program and technology.
• Provides technical advice and analyzes fire management program requirements to design and implement methods integrating emerging science and new technologies.
• Manages and oversees analytical tools for fire management planning.
• Coordinates and supports geospatial information technology in strategic fire management planning.
• Guides field units on collection and evaluation of fire danger, hazards, fuels, climatology and weather.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) is seeking a professional to provide fire management support on an interagency basis to all wildland fire management agencies in the United States.

The role includes leadership, coordination, and program management for national fire danger—leveraging emerging science and geospatial technologies. Responsibilities include advising on fire management requirements, overseeing analytical tools, and