Training Technician (Fire Support)

U.S. Forest Service; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Forest Service in Region 5 seeks an Assistant Director to the Director of Fire and Aviation Management (FAM).

The incumbent will oversee corporate fire programs and assist with preparing correspondence, reports, and related administrative tasks for external partners. The role includes supervising students and volunteers, managing training materials inventories, and performing a range of office duties using standard equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing correspondence relating to grants, agreements, memorandums of understanding and/or contracts between the agency and outside sources.
• Assist in performing periodic review of records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare reports using database and spreadsheet software, desktop publishing, and troubleshooting.
• Supervise students and volunteers in purchasing and stocking of course materials, classroom set-up, and course closeout activities for each course.

Job description

Summary

This position is located in a Regional Office of the Forest Service within Region 5. The position serves as an Assistant Director to the Director of Fire and Aviation Management (FAM). The incumbent has the responsibility for specific programs and tasks in the Corporate Fire Program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at [e-mail] or Deirdre Cherry at [e-mail].

Major Duties

Duties listed are at the full performance level GS-07. Assist in preparing correspondence relating to grants, agreements, memorandums of understanding and/or contracts between the agency and outside sources. Assist in performing periodic review of records to ensure accuracy and completeness. Perform non-routine functions such as preparation of reports using database and spreadsheet software, desktop publishing, and troubleshooting. Perform a variety of administrative functions utilizing standard office equipment. Assist in analyzing student needs, to provide recommendations in accordance with established criteria. Assist in conducting inventories to determine replenishment levels of training supplies and materials. Conduct fact-finding duties by searching files to find, organize and report on relevant information. Utilize initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions, but refers deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help. Plan and/or carry out successive steps and handle problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation. Supervise students and volunteers in purchasing and stocking of course materials, classroom set-up, and course closeout activities for each course.

Education

See Qualifications for Educational Requirements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered 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.gov. 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

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the competencies listed below: Clerical Conscientiousness Education and Training Manages and Organizes Information Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you meet the qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified, you will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities must meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. 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. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057571

Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary and term employees the opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years and the last temporary or term appointment must have been with the Forest Service. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status such as leave without pay is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. 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. This may be a bargaining unit position may be represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE. Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Availability as it relates to this be position may not be determined until time of selection. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.