• Job Description

  Req#: 853631600
  This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority
  
  Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
  
  This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA.
  
  We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Directs all aspects of the fuels mgmt. program including planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation.
  • Oversees the smoke management program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards.
  • Develops and implements short-term fire management objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendation on all sections of the Fire Management Plan pertaining to prescribed fire and fuels treatments.
  • Plans, designs, and conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels.
  • Leads the development and coordination of cooperative agreements to facilitate multi-agency projects.
  • Plans, conducts surveys, analyzes, and evaluates data to develop prescriptions for prescribed fire and wildland fire monitoring.
  • Plans and administers the technical and administrative aspects of the prescribed fire/fuels plan.
  • Identifies, evaluates and provides training needs for other prescribed fire and fuels mgmt. programs supporting staff.
  • Participates in contract administration activities as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
  • Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of the time.
  • Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • Evaluates work performance of subordinates.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Background Investigation Required.
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
  • You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
  • Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
  • May require completion of a one year probationary period.
  • This position requires a valid state driver's license to operate a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crewmembers, and others (as required).
  • May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.

• About the company

  The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States, as well as programs related to historic preservation. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service. The department was created on March 3, 1849.

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