Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

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• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
• Establish operational liaison contact with federal, state, local, and voluntary (non-governmental) agencies and organizations.
• During critical fire situations, as delegated, establishes allocation priorities for all firefighting resources.
• Access to sensitive or classified information along with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities is necessary to perform tasks related to the advancement of fire imaging data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Serve as a liaison to the WO-FAM Acquisition Management Program (AQM) in the solicitation, award and administration of contract resources.
• Monitor actual fire situations and inform the WO-FAM Staff and/or the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group members of critical fire situations.
• Evaluate wildland fire severity requests, provides national level feedback, and adds supporting documentation for justification to the Washington Office.
• Coordinate and provide regional guidance, support and outlooks based on wildland fire conditions, decision support tools, activity and weather.
• Coordinate wildland fire management activities according to cooperative agreements and assist or lead in the development of cooperative agreements.
• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination with Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments as well as the close coordination between Regions.
• Estimate and recommend budget allocations and expenditures of funds within the respective program area and maintains necessary documentation.
• Participate in general management reviews of all aspects of wildland fire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• The U.S. Government utilizes Trusted Workforce 2.0 to implement Continuous Vetting (CV) as a-whole-of government approach to personnel security. If selected for this position, you will be subject to continuous automated record checks of criminal, financial, and public record databases throughout your period of eligibility or employment, replacing traditional periodic reinvestigations.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

GW-12: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-11 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted in managing a complex interagency fire management program or operation within wildland fire management at a regional or local level with respect to operational and cost effectiveness. Coordinated with wide range of government entities and the private sector to successfully manage program delivery. Evaluated the national wildland fire situation in order to recommend regional or unit guidance and support according to agency policies and procedures. Provided input into strategic planning and analysis to develop a program budget. Assisted with developing and managing interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, and interagency operating guidelines.

GW-13: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed a complex interagency fire management program or operation within wildland fire management at a regional or local level with respect to operational and cost effectiveness. Coordinated with a wide range of government entities and the private sector to manage and implement program delivery. Evaluated the national wildland fire situation to coordinate and provide regional or unit guidance and support according to agency policies and procedures. Conducted strategic planning and analysis to develop a program budget. Experience in developing and managing interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, and interagency operating guidelines.

Selective Placement Factors

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.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.

Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment.

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.