What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Management Officer) position at Bureau of Land Management?
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This position is located in Twin Falls, Idaho. More information can be found here: Twin Falls, ID - Official Website | Official WebsiteWe expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' preference is not applicable. Learn more about this authority here.
Qualifications:
Selective Placement Factors:This position is subject to the lnteragency Fire Program (IFPM) Standard and Guide selective placement factors for a Unit Fire Program Manager - High Complexity. This position requires the following qualifications - Currency Not Required:
Pathway 1:
A.) Division Supervisor (DIVS); AND
B.) Incident Commander, Type 3 (ICT3), OR Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2)
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Pathway 2:
A.) Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS); AND
B.) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
You must also possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position.
In addition, you must have at least one year of specialized experience described below. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples. Examples of specialized experience in Prescribed Fire/Fuels Management, or Fire Management Operations include but are not limited to: planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; setting and adjusting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; applying experienced judgement to independently lead personnel and resources on complex fire activities; using experienced judgment to direct hazard fuel reduction projects or prescribed fires; providing administrative approvals such as travel, credit card actions, time and attendance.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.
Salary : $96,598
