Summary These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within Region 9, Eastern Region. The incumbent serves in a key fire management position. The Zone FMO plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates an integrated fire management program to achieve resource management objectives. The Zone FFO maintains safety first as the foundation for all aspects of fire, fuels and aviation management. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details. Responsibilities Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level. Establish priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed fire, fire prevention and/or fuels management based upon minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement. Direct all aspects of the district/Zone’s fire, fuels, and aviation management program. Coordinate plans of action with affected cooperators and/or decision makers. Advise Line Officers and/or agency administrators on development of strategies on appropriate courses of actions for all incidents. Conduct formal performance reviews to identify developmental and training needs of employees. Establish production or quality standards for the unit’s work in order to evaluate an employees performance. Modify existing procedures to solve unprecedented or critical fire management problems. Coordinate operations with cooperating agencies on all phases of the fire, fuels and/or aviation management planning on the district/zone. Coordinate the development of short-range or long-range strategies for emergency incidents. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-11: One year of specialized experience to the GS-09 in federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed and/or assisted with a component of a wildland and/or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated and/or implemented a partial fire program budget; Implemented agreements with cooperators. Maintained relationships with entities external to the organization regarding fire management program issues. GS-12: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 in federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience may include: Managed, directed and/or evaluated a fully integrated wildland and/or prescribed fire management program; Developed, coordinated, and/or implemented a full fire program budget; Negotiated and managed agreements with cooperators; Maintained liaison with entities external to the organization and spoke on behalf of the organization on fire management program issues. Selective Placement Factors Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Division Group Supervisor (DIVS) -AND- Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) -OR- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) OR Primary NWCG Core Requirements of Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) -AND- Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Successfully completed the NWCG Course # M-581 Fire Program Management. Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer. In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification. This position has been identified as (HIGH) Complexity under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) or Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM or FS-FPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications at the applicable complexity level to be considered eligible for this position. Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends on his/her individual work history. 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 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. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS, MODERATE, or LIGHT level is a condition of employment. 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 requirement or substitution for this position. Additional Information For additional information about the duties and location(s) of these positions, please contact regional representative: To see the different locations within the Regional Offices | US Forest Service (usda.gov) Region 9: Eastern Region - Matthew Way at matthew.way@usda.gov 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 a permanent position and may include weekend work. The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. 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. 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 or guaranteed. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Forest Service daycare facilities may be available. Government Housing may be available.