Geographic Area Coordination Center Manager - Riverside, United States - US Forest Service

US Forest Service

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Riverside, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Duties listed are at the full GS full performance level.
Develop and ensure the appropriate safety measures in the mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, supplies and aircraft utilized in incident support. Coordinate the aerial attack capability within the geographic area.
Identify operational and/or allocation/resources issues or problems and implement resolutions for improvement. Monitor, assess, and provide for regional capabilities. Use results to plan and develop strategic plans and actions.
Develop, organize, and implement annual program of work including short/long range operational plans. Conduct workload and fair share cost analysis.
Develop operating manuals and guides, standard operating procedures, and training opportunities. Develop interim procedures and guidelines to the field units in extreme fire conditions or peak movements.
Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
Lead, direct, and coordinate the interagency logístical support and emergency resources. Manage all coordination center activities to include operations, logistics, and predictive services.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.
Per Public Law 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 Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
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.
Minimum of 90 days of 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); preappointment 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.
Specialized Experience Requirement

For the GS-12: Applicants must display one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS11 grade level.

Examples of specialized experience are:

managing a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program at a unit level including mobilization of emergency resources. Developing, coordinating and implementing a partial fire program budget. Developing and implementing agreements with cooperators. Maintaining relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues.
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For the GS-13:Applicants must display one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS12 grade level.

Examples of specialized experience are:

managing, directing and evaluating a fully integrated wildland and/or prescribed fire management program including mobilization of emergency resources.

Developing, coordinating and implementing a full fire program budget to effectively manage and utilize available dollars taking into consideration changing priorities.

Negotiating, managing and implementing agreements with cooperators. Forming and maintaining liaisons with entities external to the organization, and spoke for the organization on fire management.

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.

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