Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations) Moderate Complexity Direct Hire Authority

• Supervises multiple Supervisory Wildland Firefighters and provides second-level supervision over staff.
• Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fireline activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters resources equipment and aircraft.
• Applies knowledge of firefighter safety fire behavior topography of the area weather fuels and training in fire management.
• Determines appropriate fireline tactics and properly locates fireline and determines appropriate construction methods.
• Coordinates with dispatch office regarding current fire behavior and fire conditions release of resources and other logistical considerations.
• Supervises and directs moderately complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data planning and implementing.
• Provides for follow-up actions to safely and effectively manage wildland fires.
• Ensures preparedness of wildland fire suppression equipment and staff.
• Develops and implements a physical training program to enhance the ability of crewmembers.
• Maintains working relationships and pre-incident coordination with applicable cooperators and wildland fire responders.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Security Clearance/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.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• 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 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. See Additional Information section for more details.
• Position requires a valid state drivers license to operate light vehicles and 4x4 vehicles. May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.
• Position may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a commercial drivers license (CDL).
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GW-10 grade level:

• If you are a current or former federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW/GS-08 grade level. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: on-the-line wildland fire experience leading a module in fire control prevention or suppression work; predicting and monitoring fire behavior; and monitoring need for equipment and resources used to respond to wildland fires. Please provide an SF50 with your application package to verify that you are a current or former federal employee.
• If you have never been or are NOT a current federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment your resume must show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW/GS-09 grade level. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: on-the-line wildland fire experience supervising a module in fire control prevention or suppression work; monitoring and analyzing fire behavior; overseeing and evaluating needs for equipment and resources used to respond to wildland fires; and assisting in the development of incident strategies and tactics.