Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant State Fire Management Officer)-Direct Hire Authority

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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant State Fire Management Officer)-Direct Hire Authority

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource.This position is located inWe expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Overview

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Open & closing dates12/11/2024 to 12/23/2024Salary$104,498 – $135,851 per yearA supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under the BIL as long as funding is availablePay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.Travel Required25% or less – Occasional travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visitsRelocation expenses reimbursedYes-Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Please Note: The selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses – 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Refer to the “Additional Information” section for Information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.Appointment typePermanent – This is a permanent appointment.Work scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberFADHA-25-12637656-AEControl number823369300This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens – No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.VideosDuties

• Directs all phases of wildland fire areas such as fire operations, fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, and fire preparedness.
• Assists the FMO to direct budget administration, internal and external communication, development, implementation of cooperative agreements, and development of policy and procedures for the fire management program.
• Supports and provides oversight for the development of state/regional procedures, protocols, program standards and internal controls, and strategic objectives for their assigned program areas.
• Assists in developing new methods, techniques, and practices for wildland fire management specific to the unique characteristics of the state/region.
• Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment for allocation of resources, equipment and aircraft .
• Represents state, region, or Tribal wildland fire management position/posture to national wildland fire management leadership and to other mission adjacent agencies and communities.

RequirementsConditions 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.
• 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.
• 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 appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• May require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

QualificationsSpecialized 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. At the GS-13 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12) in Federal service. Examples include, but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; evaluating, coordinating, directing and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations; familiarity with budget formulation and expenditure of funds; supervising or leading a staff of fire and aviation professionals responsible for fire and aviation programs.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.There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 and above grade levels.Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Requires intermittent physical exertion such as walking over rough or rocky terrain while performing field operations.Work Environment: Work is usually performed in an office setting. During Wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situations or stress such as wildfire, heat, smoke, and falling rocks and trees and may require flying in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Field work usually requires protective equipment to be worn and a range of safety and other precautions to be observed.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). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) 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.FACT SHEET for Fire Positions:EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13.Additional informationDOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for .Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the 18-05 issued by the General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for “substantially all” of the increased tax liability resulting from the “2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” for certain eligible individualCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at or . If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they exceed minimum qualifications for this position.Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL, you may be given priority consideration.Certain incentives, such as, Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis, and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: , or , orGovernment facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.

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Expected salary

$104498 – 135851 per year

Location

Santa Fe, NM

Job date

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:16:55 GMT

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