Fire Prevention & Trespass Coordinator
What you'd do
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These two Wildland Firefighting (Prevention)(Trespass), GW-0456-12 positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service and will work in the following location(s): Any DOI Facility within the Great Basin Geographic Area (click for map)
Major duties
As a Fire Prevention & Trespass Coordinator your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as technical expert and provides senior level oversight on wildland fire prevention activities. Analyzes statistical data and identifies major causes of wildland fire and ensures that these causes are accurately addressed in the appropriate wildland fire prevention programs and the fire management plan. Provide expertise in the identification and mitigation of wildland urban interface issues and risks to local/tribal homeowners and communities from wildland fire hazardous fuels with tribal and agency prevention and fuels programs. Leads or facilitates the development of wildfire prevention plans to reduce human and equipment caused wildfires through comprehensive risk assessments, develops strategic plans to mitigate fire causes, conducts and participates in program reviews and annual readiness reviews.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Substantial Primary service in a primary firefighter position. Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either: At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumper, Wildland Fire Modules or Fire Suppression Crews, etc.) with a federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organization;- OR - At least 14-days of on-the-ground fireline experience (cumulative or consecutive). In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following: Providing guidance on fire management policy; implementing and providing guidance on wildland fire prevention and education program procedures; assisting with reviewing and/or tracking fire investigation reports and/or trespass cases; and experience coordinating employee development and training. 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. *Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Secondary Firefighter Retirement Coverage - Applicants for this secondary administrative fire fighter position under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), must possess knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of wildland firefighting as demonstrated by direct wildland firefighting experience. In order to receive credit, you must provide a written description of your experience in wildland firefighting. Education without hands-on wildland firefighting experience does not meet this requirement. Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia and rural fire departments, can also be credited. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fires as follows: Wildfire: Unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fires: Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although a level of physical fitness is required which will allow for work during periods of extended stress. Calls may occur after regular work hours, creating interruptions to the incumbent's personal life. Vehicle and aircraft travel associated with site visits and other administrative travel for meetings, program reviews, or conferences is required. Work Environment: Although work is generally performed in an office setting. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions were trees falling and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire investigation work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn. You must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.
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