Logistics Management Specialist (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

Full Job Description

These positions are for a Logistics Management Specialist (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager), GW-0346-9 working in Alamogordo, NM or Wenatchee, WA for the US Wildland Fire Service.

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.

Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.

Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

1.) This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard.

This position has been categorized as a (insert IFPM title and complexity level if appropriate) Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager, and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position.

Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found here: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM).

To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected): Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required.

Only experience and education obtained by 03/09/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GW-09 level: Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-07 is required.

Examples include performing the following dispatch support duties: training, coaching, and motivating staff and co-workers in wildland fire dispatch functions; directing others in mobilization, reassignment and demobilization of wildland fire resources; independently making sound operational and cost effective decisions in high complexity situations.

- OR - Education: Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position.

- OR - A combination of education and specialized work experience described above.

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.

Secondary Firefighter Retirement Coverage - Applicants for this secondary administrative fire fighter position under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C.

8412 (d), must possess knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of wildland firefighting as demonstrated by direct wildland firefighting experience.

In order to receive credit, you must provide a written description of your experience in wildland firefighting.

Education without hands-on wildland firefighting experience does not meet this requirement.

Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia and rural fire departments, can also be credited. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland.

Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fires as follows: Wildfire: Unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires.

Prescribed Fires: Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages.

Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience.

Physical Demands: Involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes.

Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office setting.

During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties.

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement.

Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv.

Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions. Major Duties:

As a Logistics Management Specialist (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provide logistical planning, coordination, program direction, and evaluation of the interagency logistics dispatch program.

Analyze inventories and availability of all-hazard resources and directs the ordering and procurement necessary to meet objectives.

Provide technical and operational direction to employees on day-to-day operations. Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations.

Participate in multi-agency fire management planning and assure on-going emergency response preparedness.