Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Cheyenne, WY. Information about the surrounding area may be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Develops new methods, techniques, and practices for wildland fire management. Directs all phases of state/regional wildland fire management programs on Federally managed lands. Directs budget administration, internal and external communication, development and implementation of cooperative agreements. Develops policy and procedures for the fire management program, and quality assurance and policy compliance. Develops state/regional procedures, protocols, program standards and internal controls, and strategic objectives. Develops new methods, techniques, and practices for wildland fire management specific to the unique characteristics of the state/region. Serves on bureau-wide, Department-wide, or industry teams and councils to develop, update, or modify standards, policies, and procedures. Directs long-range planning for the state or region. Leads and/or participates in negotiations with industry (e.g., power companies), Tribal governments, and with other Federal agencies in the development of complex agreements. Represents state, region, or Tribal wildland fire management position/posture to national wildland fire management leadership. Manages sensitive internal communications and external public relations efforts or problems. Provides advisory services to a variety of public stakeholders to enhance understanding of wildland fire challengers. Supervises a state or regional wildland fire management program. Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED 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- please be sure to include this information in your resume. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GW-13) of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GW-14 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GW-13 is required. Examples of work experience 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 and/or leading a staff of fire and aviation professionals responsible for fire and aviation programs. Employees who currently hold a position at the advertised grade level or higher, will be placed on a detail at the grade level advertised. If selected, the applicant will not receive an increase or decrease in pay; however, Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) will be completed and placed in their e-OPF as documentation of holding this position. Current federal employees are subject to time-in-grade requirements in addition to specialized experience. Selective Placement Factors: 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 Geographic Area Fire Program Manager, and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. 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): A) Task Force Leader (TFLD); AND B) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), OR Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2), OR Complex Incident Management Team Command and General Staff position (CIMT C&G). AND C) M-581 "Fire Program Management," FML "Fire Management Leadership," OR M-582 Fire Program Management, LFML "Local Fire Management Leadership". You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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: Information on Special Retirement. Education See Qualifications Section. Additional Information DOI 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a not-to-exceed 1 year detail/temporary promotion assignment to be filled at the GW-14 level. At the expiration of this assignment, or whenever your services are no longer needed, you will be returned to your position and agency of record. Temporary Promotion may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years without further competition. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Information about CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP. CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position. 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: Recruitment Incentives (OPM.gov), or Relocation Incentives (OPM.gov), or Student Loan Repayment (OPM.gov) The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
