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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Forest Service
Sub Agency: Pacific Southwest Region
Job Announcement Number:
09-R5-RO5RF-FMO-0088FS
Supervisory Fire Management Officer
SALARY RANGE: 80,402.00 - 104,525.00 USD per year
Salary range includes locality payment of 13.86% for the locality pay area of Rest of U.S. based on salary table for 2009; locality pay for a specific vacancy could range between 21.53% to 26.51% if in a higher locality pay areaOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 08, 2009
to Thursday, January 07, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-13/13POSITION INFORMATION: Full-TimeTemporary promotion not to exceed one year
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Throughout California, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current agency employees only.
Please review vacancy announcement carefully to ensure you follow all application procedures.
THE FIRST CUT-OFF DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 22, 2009; A CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED AT ANY TIME A VACANCY (NTE) OCCURS AFTER THIS DATE; SELECTION CAN BE EXTENDED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION OR CERTIFICATION, AS NEEDED.
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JOB SUMMARY:
This position has been identified to be transitioned to the GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist and is a key fire management position under the Interagency Fire Program Management Standard. This position is being advertised concurrently as technical (GS-0462-12) under vacancy announcement 09-R5-RO5RF-FMO-0084FS.
This announcement will be used to fill a time-limited (NTE) promotion, detail, or reassignment for Forest Fire Management Officer (FMO) positions as needed on any Forest within the Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5, Forest Service. For further information on forests in Region 5, visit the Forest Service web site (search by state or Forest name) at http://www.fs.fed.us.
As the Forest Fire Management Officer, is responsible for providing short and long-range fire management planning, program direction and coordination, and evaluation of the fire management program on the unit; responsible for developing and implementing an integrated fire management program to achieve resource management objectives; provides professional knowledge in leadership, coordination, and direction for the administration of the fire suppression; detection and prevention programs; dispatching services; fuels/vegetation management; aviation management; and the integration of fire and aviation management plans and activities with other resources including urban interface/intermix, watershed, range, ecosystem management, and recreation.
The Region?s Fire and Aviation Management Program operates with the highest of standards in safety, training, certification, operating procedures, equipment and program management in support of the Forest Service mission, goals, and objectives. The following phrase captures the Forest Service mission: ?Caring for the Land and Serving People?
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in Supervisory/Management Competencies (See Evaluation Criteria)Knowledge of Fire and Aviation ManagementFire and Fuels Experience (IFPM requirements)
Send Mail to:
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Human Resources, Team RF
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
US
Fax: 707-562-9147
For questions about this job:
Karen Koroknay
Phone: 707-562-8732
Fax: 707-562-9147
TDD: 707-562-9130
Email: r5_team_rf@fs.fed.us
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09-R5-RO5RF-FMO-0088FS
Supervisory Fire Management Officer
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The qualifications for this position are governed by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions Operating Manual, Group Coverage for Professional and Scientific Positions, and the Individual Occupational Requirements for General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, GS-0401, which is available on OPM's website at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp. In addition, the Supplemental Qualification Standard for GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist supplements the requirements outlined in the OPM Operating Manual. The Supplemental Qualification Standard for GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist can be obtained by calling 707-562-8732.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of creditable specialized wildland fire management experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is that experience which has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully function in the wildland fire management position applied for. Possession of the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities can be evidenced by: reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and technical adequacy; conducting field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if objectives were achieved and/or evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken; and developing analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management.
In addition to fire program management, appropriate experience must have included either prescribed fire/fuels management - OR - fire management operations including:
Prescribed fire/fuels management - experience in a broad range of activities such as: inventory methods and procedures; fuel treatment methods and programming; land use planning and environmental coordination; or evaluating prescribed burn plans or fire management plans to ensure containment is possible and identify contingencies if containment is not obtained.
Fire management operations - analyzing and applying fire management strategies, plus experience in at least five of the following activities: mobilization and dispatch coordination; fire prevention and education; training; logistics; equipment development and deployment; fire communication systems; suppression and preparedness; or aviation.
The above specialized experiences may be evidenced by the following or similar positions: Unit Fire Program Manager, Wildland Fire Operations Specialist, Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist, Center Manager, or Prevention and Education Specialist - AND - served as a member of Type 1 or Type 2 Incident Management Team at the Command and General Staff level, or as an Agency Administrator.
Selective Placement Factor: A minimum of three months wildland firefighter experience is a requirement to qualify for this position. All candidates must address this Selective Placement Factor either in their resume, in a separate statement attached to their application, or in response to the Evaluation Criteria.
Conditions of Employment: This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions within the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Qualifications Standards and Guide. As such, there is a condition of employment for this position in that the person selected for this position must meet the educational and specialized experience requirements at the time placed into the position, but will have until October 1, 2010 to meet the NWCG Incident Management Qualifications and the Additional Required Training as specified in the IFPM Qualifications Standards and Guide for the Unit Fire Program with a High Complexity Program Rating. Selectee will be required to sign an agreement acknowledging the requirement to meet all requirements of IFPM by October 1, 2010 or be removed from the position. The conditions of employment are as follows (you should list your National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Incident Management Qualifications and the Additional Required Training you have completed and submit with your application if you desire this to be considered in the evaluation and selection process [optional]):
NWCG Incident Management Qualifications (currency not required) for Command: Incident Commander, Type 3 (ICT3); for Operations: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS); and for Prescribed Fire: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2); - and -
Additional Required Training (in the following courses or agency equivalent): 'Fire Program Management'.
Firefighter Retirement: This is a secondary firefighting retirement position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d) and provides coverage under these provisions to incumbents transferring directly from a primary firefighting position or who have previously transferred directly from a primary to a secondary position.
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 level indicated for the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Incident Management Qualifications for this position is a 'condition of employment'. This vacancy announcement constitutes the required 30-days advance notice for testing requirements.
Education: The basic educational qualification requirements for the GS-0401 series are:
A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related discipline appropriate to the position (see Departmental Regulation for Qualification Requirements for GS-0401 Fire Program Management for list of related disciplines). - OR -
B. Combination of education and specialized experience: courses equivalent to a major course of study in biological sciences, agriculture or natural resources management, chemistry or at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, natural resources, wildland fire management, forestry, or agriculture equivalent to a major field of study, plus appropriate specialized experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in the biological sciences, agriculture, or natural resources.
In order to properly evaluate and verify education toward you meeting the qualifications for this position, ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of their college transcripts from all colleges attended (include all pages of transcript - front and back - that provide an explanation of marks/grades and other information provided by the registrar?s office of the college or university; it is essential to provide both sides of the transcript as the back side provides valuable information needed to determine appropriate credits earned, i.e. semester vs. quarter hours, non-transferable credits, etc.) and (2) a copy of your signed course completion certificate for Technical Fire Management (TFM), if applicable. Note: If you did not complete the entire TFM course, the individual courses completed must be on an official transcript in order to be credited.) Those applicants who do not provide a copy of the required transcript(s) or TFM Certificate regardless of whether you currently occupy (or previously occupied) a position in the 0401 or other professional series will NOT receive consideration for the position.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See Basis for Rating for definition of "well qualified". Agency employees seeking CTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the Evaluation Criteria associated with this position as defined below. A subject matter expert(s) or human resources specialist will evaluate the qualifications of applicants, including applicants for promotion and those applying under CTAP, to determine placement in appropriate group (eligible or quality). Applicants will be evaluated on work experience, performance, awards, training, and education.
Eligible: Candidates who meet the basic requirements of the OPM Qualification Standards including education, the specialized experience requirements of the Supplemental Qualification Standard for the GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist, and the Selective Placement Factor.
Quality: Candidates who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, a) possess specific job-related work experience that is clearly above the minimum requirements listed in the OPM Qualification Standards Operating Manual for General Schedule positions including education, the specialized experience requirements of the Supplemental Qualification Standard for GS-0401 Fire Program Management, and the Selective Placement Factor; that is, the candidate has experience that clearly meets the advertised Evaluation Criteria; OR b) whose qualifications show evidence of high ability for the work of the position gained through further directly related education, training, volunteer work, etc.
Basis for Rating: For CTAP, ?well qualified? is defined as directly related experience and is differentiated from the specialized experience requirements outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook to the extent that it is directly related to the position to be filled, was gained in the same functional specialization, and has clearly equipped the candidate with superior ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of each applicant to provide sufficient information in their application to enable Human Resources Specialists to properly evaluate their application. This includes providing sufficient information to determine your basic eligibility for the position and whether your experience is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and whether it equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
All applicants must respond to the Evaluation Criteria listed below in a separate document attached to your application in order to properly determine your qualifications for this position. Failure to respond will eliminate you from consideration.
When describing experience, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. and consider experience related to each criteria such as private and/or Government employment, military experience, household management experience, details, task group participation, special assignments, volunteer experience, education, training, or other relevant and measurable activities. Use examples which show depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability. As an alternative, applicants can refer to their resume in response to evaluation criteria as long as the specific location is provided, for example: see resume, job #2, paragraph #3.
1. External Relations - Knowledge of the importance of external relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations. Ability to use these relationships and competing values effectively for mission accomplishment. Skill in seeking understanding of diverse or non-traditional groups and consideration of local cultures, traditions, and values.
2. Communications - Knowledge and ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, conduct effective briefings and presentations, and to develop consensus both internally and externally with people who reflect the full range of diversity in society. Ability to communicate effectively with the workforce and employees in other levels of the organization.
3. Environmental Awareness - Sensitivity to the political, economic, and social environments within which the Forest Service operates, and understanding of the human and environmental impact of the natural resource decisions to be made in developing plans and programs based on a thorough understanding of laws, policies, and regulations.
4. Leadership - Knowledge and ability to lead; think creatively; proactively adapt to changing environments; act decisively, and motivate, develop, inspire, affirm, and empower others. Knowledge of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, affirmative action plans, and multicultural efforts to visibly show support and to ensure implementation and monitoring. Understanding of the role of and ability to work with advocacy groups. Knows various leadership theories, and develops subordinates for leadership positions.
5. Interpersonal Relations - Understanding of the many factors affecting interactions between people. Ability to interact in an effective and sensitive way with groups of individuals who reflect the full range of diversity in society. Ability to develop a climate that encourages and promotes high self-esteem and sensitivity in others and actively seek personal feedback. Skill in building consensus and trust relationships when interacting with others.
6. Management Functions - Knowledge of management functions to plan, organize, direct, implement, and evaluate processes to lead people and manage resources to achieve desired results. Knowledge of financial management, technology management, and internal controls. Understanding Federal laws covering the management activities (including EEO). Ability to set clear direction and to hold subordinates accountable for meeting objectives.
7. Fire and Aviation Management - Ability to serve as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FMO) as evidenced by (response should be brief for each of the following, no more than 1 to 5 sentences or refer to resume as instructed above):
(a) Professional knowledge of land management principles, practices, and concepts sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in the management of fuels and fire in a forest area.
(b) Knowledge sufficient to prepare and/or assess short-range and long-range fire and aviation management plans to ensure the effective management and utilization of the fire and aviation management programs in accordance with relative priorities, available funds, Forest resource objectives and long-range needs.
(c) Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of fire ecology, fire behavior, meteorology, fire prevention/suppression techniques, fire hazard and risk analysis, fuel and flammability assessment, smoke management, incident management strategies, air operations, dispatching, training methods, and performance evaluation procedures sufficient to perform program development and oversight for the fire and aviation management programs.
(d) Professional knowledge in related resource fields such as wildlife, fisheries, vegetation management, hydrology, soils, and recreation sufficient to assist in the development of a fire management program that is integrated with other resource programs.
(e) Mastery of the concepts of fire management and related natural resource fields to critically review and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs. Knowledge sufficient to adjust and revise procedures to accomplish operations in the face of technical or administrative obstacles. Ability to apply the latest developments in fire management technologies to solutions or novel or controversial fire management problems for which accepted or proven methods are not applicable.
(f) Comprehensive knowledge of fire management in determining fire effects on soil, air, vegetation, and wildlife habitat from planned and unplanned ignitions. Ability to provide direction in developing programs utilizing fire?s natural role in the ecosystem.
(g) Knowledge sufficient to manage and oversee a landscape based fire protection assessment program for fire protection needs related to resource management.
(h) Ability to supervise a complex fire management staff and provide direction in meeting program of work and Forest priority objectives. Knowledge of administrative functions including personnel management policies and procedures, procurement laws and regulations, property management, computer applications, and supervisory methods.
(i) Broad and in-depth knowledge of the latest technological advances in fire management sufficient to evaluate their applicability to specific forest situations and to develop procedures to adapt appropriate techniques and technologies to achieve long-term objective in ecosystem management.
(j) In-depth knowledge of aviation management sufficient to manage all air operations contractual activities on the Forest. Knowledge of aircraft types, capabilities, and agency contracting practices sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in the management of fixed and rotor wing aircraft.
(k) Thorough knowledge of the broad area of fire and aviation management to provide advisory, consulting, and review services to the Forest Staff Officers and District Rangers, Federal, State, County, and local government officials.
(l) Comprehensive knowledge of laws, principles, procedures, and regulatory standards to assure the proper implementation of plans, programs, and cooperative agreements with other agencies, organizations, and individuals.
(m) Knowledge of Federal appropriations law, Congressional intent and budget provision actions, and financial management principles sufficient to conduct budget development and maintenance of an optimal program mix.
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09-R5-RO5RF-FMO-0088FS
Supervisory Fire Management Officer
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Throughout California, CA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Serves as a key member of the Forest Leadership team, which is responsible for the overall long-range Forest planning. Assists the Forest Supervisor in the development of overall forest resource and functional programs including formulation of local policies and objectives, the coordination between activities, the allocation of presuppression and hazardous fuels funds, and the establishment of program priorities. Because of the highly critical nature of the fire management program to the total Forest program, decisions and participation will play a key role in determining program goals and commitments for other resource activities within an integrated ecosystem management framework. Participates in the development, utilization and integration of Forest fire resources in providing for maximum benefit in the management of the ecosystem.
Directs all phases of an increasingly complex Forest fire management program. Responsible for the Forest wild fire management planning, program direction, coordination and evaluation of the fire management program. Analyzes current plans and initiates changes within guidelines or makes recommendations to meet changing conditions within the limits of current or anticipated funding.
Provides leadership, coordination and direction in the formulation of standards, methods, and guides for all fire and aviation management program elements. Provides technical advice and guidance in the adaptation of policies and standards received from higher authorities to local conditions.
Coordinates all phases of the fire and aviation management planning on the Forest. Planning involves interacting with all disciplines as well as officials from other Federal, State, and local agencies, and the public. Plans include short-range issues as well as long-range strategies, including the Forest Land Management Plan, Fire Management Action Plan, National Fire Management Analysis System (NFMAS), and wilderness fire management. Directs and supervises all phases of budget formulation through the NFMAS process to assure balance in organization at varying levels of funding and initiates changes as appropriate. Monitors the expenditure of emergency funds to assure fiscal integrity and correct application of financial standards.
Responsible for review of planned suppression actions, tactical plans, and strategies for the management of complex wildland fires and other wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Negotiates complicated cooperative suppression agreements and resolves difficult and controversial public relations problems. Develops alternative fire suppression strategies by taking into consideration total values at risk and selects most cost effective alternative. Makes rapid decisions in an emergency due to complex variables such as highly populated areas, rugged terrain, severe weather, high value improvements and competing resource values. Oversees the management of Forest emergencies and participates as required in Regional and National mobilizations.
Coordinates suppression action on large, complex wildland fires. Issues tactical plans and strategy for control of fires in consultation with line officers using escaped fire situation analysis process. Responsible for coordinating complex operations with cooperating agencies on large fires with great potential for damage to resources and improvements and high risk to human safety. Determines adequacy of actions on ongoing incident with authority to relieve officer-in-charge and responsibility for suppression action, if necessary.
Coordinates the settlement of financial problems after control of joint action fires with cooperating agencies by providing authoritative information on control operations and decisions made at the time of the incident. Directs the collection and analysis of data for appraisal for Forest fire damage and for the collection of evidence in fire trespass cases. Within the limits of delegated authority and subject only to appeals to the Regional Office, recommends settlements of innocent and/or unintentional fire trespass claims against private parties or organizations.
Provides leadership to the Forest?s Fire Prevention Program integration into all phases of ecosystem management. Ensures that the fire prevention is effective and meets short-term objectives and long-term goals. Works with other fire and law enforcement agencies in developing and accomplishing cooperative Forest fire prevention campaigns and training. Provides review and approval of the District Fire Prevention Plans.
Provides leadership to the Forest aviation program and oversees all aviation and retardant contracts. Responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and inspections for rotor and fixed wing aircraft. Arranges for and recommends approval or modification of agreements and contracts for air facilities and services. Aviation plans include the effective use of new or improved air attack equipment and techniques which includes airtankers, helicopters, chemical solutions, remote sensing and specially trained aircraft personnel. Serves as the Forest Aviation Officer when the Forest does not have one assigned and Contracting Officers Representative (C.O.R.) on all aviation and retardant contracts for the Forest, responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and inspections for rotor and fixed wing aircraft.
Ensures that the vegetation management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and is applied on a landscape basis. Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction and vegetation management based upon minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement. Reviews and evaluates vegetation management and prescribed fire use proposals from districts based upon fire history, judgment, and technical information on various fuel types and fire regimes. Evaluates design of prescribed burn prescriptions to achieve specific ecosystem and resource management objectives. Reviews and evaluates the implications of fuel management programs on air quality standards. Oversees vegetation management programs within a complex wildland fire and other wildland urban interface/intermix environment.
Provides leadership in the development of landscape level environmental analyses to determine implementation strategies for fuels/vegetation management. Insures the participation of fire personnel in planning endeavors initiated by other program areas to encourage the incorporation of fire?s role in ecosystem management. Utilizes the Geographic Information System (GIS) to record historic fire history and current Forest conditions for use in a technologically advanced planning process. Coordinates and provides technology transfer of new and current research data to Forest programs. In concert with Forest staff, identifies the need for research studies related to fire and aviation management issues.
Exercises program oversight for incorporating planned response information developed with Federal, State, and local fire and law enforcement agencies into Forest and/or Interagency Communications Center Dispatch Plan. Insures that the Communications Center maintains close working relationships to provide prompt responses to requests from Law Enforcement and other resource management personnel served by the Center. Insures appropriate dispatch levels within the wildland fire and other wildland urban interface/intermix situations.
Plans, develops, implements and administers cooperative fire agreements with Federal, State, and local agencies, and private industry. Provides for coordinated assistance in emergencies, which are extensive do to the concentration of wildland fire prevention and suppression resources from these agencies in high land value areas within and adjacent to Forest programs. Identifies the need for research studies related to fire and aviation management issues.
Responsible for maintaining a well coordinated fire training program on the Forest. Aligns Forest fire training with those of cooperating entities. Observes operations at various levels to assess effectiveness and identifies further needs.
Strategizes and initiates effort to assure program continuity through recruitment, employee development and retention. Utilizes the apprenticeship and other available recruitment authorities to provide and maintain a proficient workforce capable of meeting existing and anticipated demands. Coordinates with other functional programs to provide the workforce necessary to accomplish a variety of Forest projects including recreation, facility maintenance/construction and resource related work.
Provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinates commensurate with the grade level and scope of position. Plans and directs the overall work of the unit performed through subordinate supervisors, team leaders, committee chairs or comparable similar personnel. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, and/or in advising management officials of higher rank. Provides leadership, allocates resources, and implements activities to accomplish Forest Service multicultural organization direction and Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights requirements, goals, policies, and objectives.
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09-R5-RO5RF-FMO-0088FS
Supervisory Fire Management Officer
BENEFITS:
Benefits include a variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
Government housing and federal day care facilities are not available.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not eligible.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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If you are selected and you have not previously served as a federal manager, you will be required to serve a one-year managerial probation period.
The selectee for this position is required to file a financial disclosure report upon entry on duty, and annually thereafter. Further, the employee is subject to prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations with which he or she has a financial interest.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
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