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Summary These positions are within a USDA Forest Service Unit located either in the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6 or Southern Region, Region 8. The incumbent serves as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) responsible for providing leadership and program direction for the unit's fire, fuels and aviation management program. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details. Responsibilities Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-13 level. Provide advice on fire management planning to support the development of forest land management goals and objectives. Recommend mitigation to reduce risk of future incidents based on evaluation of fire program. Provide leadership and/or guidance for the hazardous fuels program by ensuring the program follows ecosystem management principals and land use plans. Coordinate with other programs to provide the workforce to accomplish forest and/or rangeland projects such as recreation, facility maintenance and resources. Work with others on developing strategies and/or completion of a Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) to meet objectives. Establish production or quality standards for the unit’s work to evaluate an employee’s performance. Conduct formal performance reviews to identify developmental and training needs of employees. Ensure that a fire training program is maintained on the unit by aligning training with those of cooperating entities. Negotiate the development of local annual operating plans to implement cooperative fire protection agreements with other federal, tribal, state and local agencies. Implement cooperative fire agreement or activities with other agencies or entities to coordinate response during fire and all-risk incidents. Conduct field inspections before and after wildland and prescribed fires to ensure fire management objectives are met. Coordinate budget development with other staff areas to gather the annual reporting of the program accomplishments. Establish production or quality standards for the unit’s work to evaluate an employee’s performance. Conduct formal performance reviews to identify developmental and training needs of employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-12: Applicants must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated and/or implemented a partial fire program budget; Developed and/or implemented agreements with cooperators; and Maintained relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues. GS-13: Applicants must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed, directed and/or evaluated a fully integrated wildland or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated and/or implemented a full fire program budget; Negotiated, managed, and/or implemented agreements with cooperators; Maintained liaison with entities external to the organization; and Spoke for the organization on fire management program issues. Selective Placement Factors Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Division Group Supervisor (DIVS) -AND- Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) -OR- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) OR Primary NWCG Core Requirements of Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) -AND- Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Successfully completed the NWCG Course # M-581 Fire Program Management. Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer. In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification. A minimum 90-day experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. This position has been identified as High Complexity under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications at the applicable complexity level to be considered eligible for this position. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS, MODERATE, or LIGHT level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement or substitution for this position. Additional 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 6: Pacific Northwest Region - Brian Ebert at brian.ebert@usda.gov Region 8: Southern Region - Russ Marchion at russell.marchion@usda.gov 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 full-time positions and may include weekend work. 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. 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 at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/ 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 SM.FS.asc_tos@usda.gov Subject to one-year supervisory 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. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Forest Service daycare facilities may be available. Government Housing may be available.