Supervisory FAM/Residues Program Manager (Wildland Fire Fighter)

Summary This position is located USDA Forest Service. Provides FAM program/project leadership and supervision to highly technical and professional staff. Ensures project leaders follow NTDP Project Management Office procedures and guidelines when developing project scope, deliverables, and timeframes. Manages overall project budgets with coordination with NTDP Portfolio Managers. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Kristel Johnson at [email protected] Duties Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level. Coordinates Washington Office (WO) Fire and Aviation Management staff unit directives and Forest Service field unit needs with NTDP capabilities to achieve responsive and cost-effective problem-solving meeting the Chief's goals and objectives. Serves as a technical advisor and multidisciplinary advisor to NTDP, WO, and field personnel, as a project advisor to project leaders, and as a multidisciplinary project team leader Prepares or assembles detailed project proposals and cost estimates to form an annual program of work that is responsive to FAM sponsor direction and funding. Assesses the plans and capabilities of project managers or contractors; formulates optimum approaches; monitors progress through status reports and design reviews; solves priority and workload problems. Applies the systematic application of scientific knowledge to create new or substantially improved equipment, systems, materials, processes, techniques and procedures. Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit's work. Requirements 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. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GW-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS/GW-11) in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include Serving as a project assistant in projects related to protective clothing and equipment; wildland firefighting accessories; firefighter health and safety issues; FAM equipment specifications and standards, and biomass reduction and fuel treatments. Serving as a technical advisor related to the application of technology in solving fire, aviation, and residues problems. Assisting with development of project-oriented tasks including detailed estimates, project plans, detailed action plans, status reports, procurement plans, documentation plans, and reports. For the GW-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least to the (GS/GW-12) grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include Serving as a project leader, and/or multidisciplinary team leader or member in projects related to protective clothing and equipment; wildland firefighting accessories; smokejumper activities; helicopter rappel operations; firefighter health and safety issues; ground and aerial ignition systems; FAM equipment specifications and standards, spark arrestor certification, engine specifications and testing; and biomass reduction and fuel treatments. Serving as a technical advisor related to the application of technology in solving fire, aviation, and residues problems. Coordinating project-oriented tasks including detailed estimates, project plans, detailed action plans, status reports, travel plans, procurement plans, documentation plans, benefit analyses, and reports. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. 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 performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email [email protected] Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period (unless prior service is creditable). New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required new supervisory training program before the end of their probationary period. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.