Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels)
Oversees a unit fuels management program. Develops mid and long-term programs of work which support the unit's land and resource management plan alternatives. Develops fuels treatment alternatives to support specific management decisions while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. As required, plans and oversees contracting and procurement of goods and services to accomplish fuels management goals and objectives. Evaluates individual fuels treatments as well as the effectiveness of the overall fuels management program and makes program changes based on evaluation findings. Coordinates multidisciplinary and interagency field studies related to fuels management program issues to determine effectiveness of treatments. Analyzes and evaluates study findings and provides comprehensive recommendations for future fuels management projects. Responsible for the smoke management program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards. Coordinates with federal, state, tribal and local government air quality officials in their development of operational procedures and reporting requirements. Performs fiscal analysis, formulates the annual fuels management budget, and maintains a system of accounts to track program expenditures. This includes managing the budget from out-year planning to year-end closure. Coordinates within the organizational level, other agencies, cooperators, and stakeholders to develop interagency fuels treatment strategies. Represents the organization in multi- agency fuels management activities. Maintains awareness of technological developments in wildland fire science and related disciplines. Collects information through a variety of methods, including field surveys, computer modeling, and specific literature searches. Stays abreast of state-of-the-art computer modeling software and scientific methods to support fire management, air quality, and fuel treatment planning and applications. Implements and administers wildfire incidents, and other fuels management activities to ensure targets are achieved, management objectives are met and mitigation measures are adequate. Directs others in the monitoring of fire behavior, evaluation of fire effects, ensures potential problems are identified and takes appropriate action. Designs and implements fuels management surveys to document presence, amount, and types of hazardous fuels. Utilizes the results of the surveys to prioritize prescribed fire and fuels management projects. Ensures welfare and safety in all aspects of project implementation. Identifies training needs and participates in prescribed fire and fuels management, and wildfire response and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression. Participates in fuels and fire reviews. May serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on fuels management contracts and may be responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and performance measures. Supports wildfire response activities. Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of duty time. These authorities exceed those typical of work leaders and include assigning and reviewing work daily, weekly, or monthly; assuring that production and accuracy requirements are met. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work, and approves leave. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Coordinates within the unit to ensure timeliness, form, procedure, accuracy, quality and quantity standards are met. Engages or participates in hiring process for subordinate employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates, setting standards, monitoring, and final evaluating of subordinate performance. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as verbal warnings, cautions, and reprimands. May certify time and attendance, and approve travel authorizations and vouchers. Responsible for the on-the-job safety and health of all employees supervised. Provides leadership, allocates resources, and implements activities to accomplish DOI's multicultural organization direction and Equal Opportunity requirements, goals, policies, and objectives. Ensures all communication - written, oral, visual, and signed - is non-discriminatory and is sensitive to all employees and the public. Creates a work environment that respects, appreciates, and accepts the contributions and perspectives of all employees. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team planning, developing, and implementing land management plans, fire management plans, compliance documents, and agreements. Provides input to the fire management officer and other management staff on strategies for addressing fuels and fire management problems. Only experience and education obtained by 08/26/2020 will be considered. Basic Education Requirement for the 0401 Series (must meet A or B) A. I have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours), as described above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must have been sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to perform Fire Management work, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4 year course of study with a major study in one of the appropriate fields. Specialized experience for the GS-09 grade level (must meet A,B, or C) A. 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include:
developing and revising fire management planning documents for long range wildland fire control and prescribed burns; organization and completion of preparedness activities as it pertains to fire equipment, supplies, and fire personnel; analyze incident objectives, strategies and tactics, safety, cost effectiveness/efficiency; experience working with various resources and agencies in order to accomplish work. OR B. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education, in a discipline directly related to the position, leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent OR C. If you do not have the full amount of experience listed in A and do not have the full amount of graduate education listed in B; however, have an equivalent amount of such experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%). Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service demonstrates your ability to apply knowledge of the theories, principles, and methodology of fire ecology, fire behavior, fire hazard and risk analysis, fuel volume and flammability assessment, fire suppression techniques, meteorology, aircraft and equipment operation characteristics, in developing and implementing a fire management and prescribed burn program; and applying knowledge of fire management policy and administrative processes (including fire management planning and administration, and budget planning). OR B. Successful completion of at least three full years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to fire science, fire management, biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines. OR C. A combination of graduate education and experience that when combined equals 100% of the requirements (copy of transcripts required). 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. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-11. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS- 11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. IFPM Qualifications Primary Core Requirement:
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2) and Secondary Core Requirement(s):
Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) or Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) or Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB) This key fire management position is categorized under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard as a Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels). Minimum IFPM qualification standards must be met prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at http:
//www.ifpm.nifc.gov. 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. Note:
The position is covered under the secondary/administrative category for special firefighter retirement provisions. You may meet qualification requirements but not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
developing and revising fire management planning documents for long range wildland fire control and prescribed burns; organization and completion of preparedness activities as it pertains to fire equipment, supplies, and fire personnel; analyze incident objectives, strategies and tactics, safety, cost effectiveness/efficiency; experience working with various resources and agencies in order to accomplish work. OR B. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education, in a discipline directly related to the position, leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent OR C. If you do not have the full amount of experience listed in A and do not have the full amount of graduate education listed in B; however, have an equivalent amount of such experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%). Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service demonstrates your ability to apply knowledge of the theories, principles, and methodology of fire ecology, fire behavior, fire hazard and risk analysis, fuel volume and flammability assessment, fire suppression techniques, meteorology, aircraft and equipment operation characteristics, in developing and implementing a fire management and prescribed burn program; and applying knowledge of fire management policy and administrative processes (including fire management planning and administration, and budget planning). OR B. Successful completion of at least three full years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to fire science, fire management, biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines. OR C. A combination of graduate education and experience that when combined equals 100% of the requirements (copy of transcripts required). 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. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-11. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS- 11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. IFPM Qualifications Primary Core Requirement:
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2) and Secondary Core Requirement(s):
Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) or Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) or Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB) This key fire management position is categorized under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard as a Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels). Minimum IFPM qualification standards must be met prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at http:
//www.ifpm.nifc.gov. 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. Note:
The position is covered under the secondary/administrative category for special firefighter retirement provisions. You may meet qualification requirements but not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$61,131 to $96,149 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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