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Location

Anchorage, AK | United States

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Job description

Full job description

Duties

Supervision
Serves as the Regional Fire Management Coordinator and provides a full range of supervision to the regional fire management program staff. These positions could include Regional Aviation Manager, Regional Wildland Fire Safety Specialist, Regional Wildland Fire Management Specialist, Regional Prescribed Fire Specialist, Regional Fire Ecologist, Regional Fire Management Monitoring Specialist, Geographic Area Fire Weather Meteorologist, Regional Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator, Zone Fire Management Officers, and Fire Management Program Assistant.


Has primary responsibility for implementation and oversight of the Region's Firefighter Safety Program to ensure that firefighter and public safety are the number one priority in all fire management operations.


Ensures that the Region's fire program training needs and qualifications criteria are met. Coordinates planning and conducting of training with other agencies as needed. Approves unusual or out of the ordinary training. Oversees Region's systematic use and implementation of the Department's Wildland Fire Qualification System.



Representation/Liaison
Represents the Regional Director, by a written delegation of authority, to make agency decisions concerning the prioritization of wildland fires and assignment of critical fire and aviation assets when resource demand exceeds resource availability.


As the Region's program representative, is responsible for coordinating and conferring with other fire and aviation management agencies, regions, states, and other natural resource and emergency management agencies to ensure program continuity and coordination. Ensures that refuge and other Service lands fire and aviation management plans, agreements, and decision criteria between agencies are compatible with Department policy.


Serves as the Region's technical specialist on wildfire incident management, including interagency team management, fire science, safety, training, operations, fire logistics, fire business management, and fire personnel administration. Provides expertise and advice to refuges on matters concerning wildland urban interface fire issues and problems.


Addresses issues of national and regional media interests, congressional officials, public interest groups and other public officials by explaining and discussing fire management policies and management decisions. Attempts to resolve politically and socially complex and highly controversial issues. Serves as the Region's specialist and liaison, speaking for the Service at professional meetings and symposia.



Fire Program Management
Formulates regional policies and procedures for fire suppression and preparedness, prescribed burning operations, fuels treatment, fire evaluations, fire rehabilitation, fire prevention, and fire arson investigations. Ensures consistency of the application of national and regional policy by review of refuge fire management programs. Decisions and commitments have wide influence on Region's fire management program. Ensures that national and regional fire and aviation administration guidelines are being followed and that appropriate and correct reporting is being accomplished.


Keeps informed on fire danger within the Region and around the country; develops long and short-term fire resource mobilization plans with interagency geographic coordination groups to ensure appropriate fire response. Coordinates implementation of Agency aviation and prescribed and wildland fire program with the interagency community. Coordinates aircraft operations and acquisitions pertaining to the use of aircraft for fire suppression, preparedness, and prescribed fire operations for the Region.


Keeps informed and aware of fire program initiatives, developments, and practices of wildland fire science and research.


Prepares and implements the formulation and implementation of budgets on a multi-year basis with the national office.


Conducts and arranges functional inspection/program review of refuge fire management activities for compliance with approved plans, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.


Works with the National Fire Management Office to provide input on fire management policy of a national scope to develop Service-wide policy and guidelines. Reviews and recommends approval of long-range fire management plans that include policies, objectives, priorities, and the correlation and integration of fire management into the field station's overall habitat management program. Participates on National Interagency working teams and task groups as required.


Reviews and recommends approval of long-range fire management plans that include policies, priorities, and the correlation and integration of fire management into the field station's overall habitat management program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by Non-Critical Sensitive Moderate background investigation
• Drug testing position
• Medical Requirements
• Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform allowed
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• A supervisory probationary period may be required if requirements have not been previously met

Qualifications

This is a secondary-administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system.


Only experience and education obtained by 03/18/2024 will be considered.



Basic Education Requirement for the 0401 Series (must meet A or B):

A. Completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: To be found qualified under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education.

OR

B. Have a combination of education and experience that consisted of courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours) in fields such as those shown in response A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience is sufficient to demonstrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in the appropriate field. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts to verify your education and include proof of your experience in the text of your resume.



Specialized Experience for GS-14:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in the public or private sectors). Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: 1) Participating in implementation and oversight of firefighter safety program to ensure firefighter and public safety priority are met; 2) Formulating policies and procedures for prescribed burning operations, fuels treatment, fire evaluations, rehabilitation, fire prevention, fire danger, fire behavior, and fire monitoring; 3) Coordinating with a wide variety of other fire and aviation management agencies, regions, states, and other natural resource and emergency management agencies to ensure program continuity and coordination; 4) Oversee a regional fire monitoring program and coordinates fire ecology efforts; and 5) Reviewing long-range fire management plans that include policies, objectives, priorities, and the correlation and integration of fire management into the field station's overall habitat management program. This experience must be clearly supported in your resume.



Selective Factor :

IFPM Requirements (Currency not required)
Primary Core Requirement(s): Task Force Leader ( TFLD)

AND
Secondary Core Requirement:

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2)

or

Incident Commander, Type 3 (ICT3)

or

Type 2, Command & General Staff (T2 C&G)



Note: M-581 is a condition of employment and not a selective factor


This key fire management position is categorized under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard as a Geographic Area Fire Program Manager. Minimum IFPM qualification standards must be met prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at


Prior experience in wild land firefighting is required in order to carry out the duties of this position. You will not be considered for this position if you do not have prior wild land firefighting experience.



Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
The work is mainly sedentary, usually performed at a desk. There is some physical exertion while inspecting and evaluating the conditions of fire management operations sites. This includes walking over rough, uneven terrain in a wide variety of weather conditions. Incumbent is occasionally required to perform physically rigorous assignments and mandatory physical and medical standards applicable to the duties performed is required. Work is normally performed in the office environment and at times in the field viewing incidents or sites. There is exposure to moderate discomforts such as extremes of heat, cold, and inclement weather when performing site visits.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.



PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.



GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.



FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Additional information

Pay localities:
Region 6, Fire Management Program, Lakewood, CO ($135,860 - $176,620)
Region 7, Branch of Refuge Fire Management, Anchorage, AK or Fairbanks, AK ($138,035 - $179,448)


One vacancy will be filled at the Lakewood, CO location.


One vacancy will be filled at either the Anchorage, AK or Fairbanks, AK location.


Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.



Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.



PCS INFORMATION:

• Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.

Lakewood Colorado Position -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements MAY be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.

Alaska Position only -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position in cluding contractor-provided home sale.

• Discretionary entitlements are not authorized for this position

Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 1.69% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.

Supervisory Probationary Period: If you have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, you will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION: All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS : You must pass a pre-employment medical examination. Also, you may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if you are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during your tenure.

• Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants who submit a complete and legible application by the closing date of this vacancy announcement {or cut-off} will have their qualifications reviewed to determine if they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the work of this position.


Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management to plan, organize direct, and evaluate subordinate staff and the Region's Fire Management Programs.
• Skill in providing technical direction, guidance, and coordination for a highly active and diversified fire management program.
• Knowledge of other agency missions, practices and procedures with regard to fire science/management to interface field station fire plans with neighboring fire programs (e.g., U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, participating state forestry departments, etc.).
• Ability to resolve atypical, complex fire management problems that exist in rural-urban environments with continuous conflicts involving other federal government agencies, state agencies, and the private sector.
• Skill in oral communication to conduct daily business, justify proposals and plans, and to organize and present concepts and information.
• Skill in written communication to conduct daily business, justify proposals and plans, and to organize and present concepts and information.
• Knowledge of fire suppression strategy, tactics, fire behavior, fuel models, fire weather, Incident Command System, firefighting tools and equipment to safely lead and execute a regional fire management program.
• Knowledge in fire science and management concepts, i.e., fire ecology, fire behavior, hazard fuel assessment, smoke management, fire meteorology principles, federal and multiple state laws, programs and precedents in order to develop, propose, and recommend substantial field area program innovations, significant program changes, or alternate courses.
• Skill in developing fire management plans throughout a multi-state and multi-refuge area.
• Knowledge of budget policies and procedures for federal agencies including sufficient knowledge of agency fire business management practices in order to accomplish budget development plans using computer based software programs.

All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
  • Incident Qualification and Certification System Responder Master Record/Incident Qualification Card Required
  • Official or unofficial College Transcript(s) Required , if the position has education requirements, or if you are using your education to qualify. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A copy of your official transcripts will be required if you are selected. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
  • Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • If applicable, documentation/proof that you are eligible Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  • Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility as required by appointment eligibility to be considered.
  • Resume or Application . At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
  • You must also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  DEADLINE DATE: A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/18/2024 to receive consideration.
  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is received. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You will be considered for all eligibilities for which you select "yes" and submit the required documents and supporting documentation (e.g. DD 214, Schedule A letter, etc.). The supporting documentation you submit will be used to determine your eligibility. Please review the list of documentation provided in the eligibilities language to ensure you provide the appropriate information.
  • Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated " yes " in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibilities in this section.
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  If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Human Resources Office via email at [email protected].
  
  
  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside their local commuting area) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you: (1) meet the minimum qualification requirements listed in the vacancy announcement; (2) possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements enabling you to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry as determined by at least one subject matter expert; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit: OPM Career Transition
  
  
  
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  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Staffing Division

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Division of Human Resources
  134 Union Blvd Lakewood CO
  Lakewood, CO 80228
  US

  Next steps

  Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the customer office.

  You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.

  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJobs Account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

• Incident Qualification and Certification System Responder Master Record/Incident Qualification Card Required

• Official or unofficial College Transcript(s) Required , if the position has education requirements, or if you are using your education to qualify. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A copy of your official transcripts will be required if you are selected. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

• Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• If applicable, documentation/proof that you are eligible Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.

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