Wildland Firefighter - Regional Fire Operations Risk Management Officer

Full Job Description

This position is located on USDA Forest Service unit Pacific Southwest Region.

This position to involve the development and implementation of plans and programs in fire and all hazard management risk management in preparedness, suppression, fuels management, fire equipment development and standards, and fire prevention programs.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Jaime Gamboa -at jaime.gamboa@usda.gov In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Basic Requirement: GW-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to a GW-11 grade level.

Examples include providing input on developing and implementing risk management plans, policies, programs and guidelines for wildland fire safety and health programs; assisting in analyzing and reviewing accident/fatality reports, injuries and illnesses resulting from fire operations; assisting in conducting fire safety training.

GW-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to a GW-12 grade level.

Examples include assisting in developing and implementing risk management plans, policies, programs and guidelines for wildland fire safety and health programs; assisting in evaluating incident management operations, analyzing and reviewing accident/fatality reports, injuries and illnesses resulting from fire operations; developing and conducting fire safety training.

Selective Placement Factors The position must have experience serving as a Unit (Forest Level) Fire Program Manager or in a Command & General Staff position on a Type 1 or 2 Incident Management Team.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.

There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.

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.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
• The duties of this position are to provide program leadership and direction in fire operations risk management programs for the Pacific Southwest Region Fire and Aviation Management program.
• The incumbent will plan and coordinate risk management studies and review and analyze regional and national accidents/fatality reports, injuries, and illnesses that result from fire operations.
• The position formulates policies and guidelines, develops long and short range objectives, establishes priorities, develops plans and programs, budgets, and integrates risk management activities with other resources and programs.
• The position develops training and/or programs for effective remedial action, to eliminate or strengthen weak areas, and to meet future fire risk management requirements.
• This position will serve on national teams to develop and revise agency manuals and handbooks that directly relate to wildland fire operations risk management and other duties as assigned.