National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) Assistant Manager

Summary This position is located within the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management (WO-FAM) Operations Risk Management unit. The incumbent is an assistant to the NICC Center Manager, and is responsible for national mobilization and demobilization operations. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Sean Peterson at [email protected]. Duties Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level. Analyze fire situations, available resources, and negotiates with various Geographic Areas to establish priorities for nationally shared resources. Responsible for the development and implementation of the International Mobilization Guide, Military Use Handbook, and Detailers Handbook for the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC). Monitor fire management activities nationally for compliance with laws, regulations, policies and standards, providing advice to the National Interagency Coordinator Center (NICC) Manager. Utilize logistical support methods in the mobilization of national fire response resources to provide for sound business management principles. Implement and monitor the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) budget including the development and coordination of interagency funding. Engage in negotiation or settlement of highly significant, controversial emergency response actions, which may threaten life or property. Assist in international-interagency-interregional coordination of national fire response resources for fire response activities or other emergency activities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of 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. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information. 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. 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. There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made. 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: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Managed a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program at a unit level including mobilization of emergency resources; and/or Developed, coordinated and implemented a partial fire program budget; and/or Developed and implemented agreements with cooperators; and/or Maintained relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues. GW-13: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-12 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Managed, directed and evaluated a fully integrated wildland and/or prescribed fire management program including mobilization of emergency resources; and/or Developed, coordinated and implemented a full fire program budget to effectively manage and utilize available dollars taking into consideration changing priorities; and/or Negotiated, managed and implemented agreements with cooperators; and/or Formed and maintained liaisons with entities external to the organization, and spoke for the organization on fire management. 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. Education There is no education qualification or substitution for this position. 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. This is a permanent full-time position and may include weekend work. The duty station for this position will be at Boise, ID. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates. 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. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required new supervisory training program within a year of the effective date of the position. 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 or guaranteed. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Forest Service daycare facilities and Government Housing are not available. 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.