Duties
- Coordinates emergency resources and assists with the overall execution of activities of the Operations Section of the GACC.
- Monitors incident and administrative intelligence to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of dispatch center decisions.
- Conducts workload analysis, allocating resources and prioritizing incidents during periods of fire and non-fire activity and prescribed/planned fires (intra- and inter- geographic).
- Coordinates with federal and state agencies for ordering resources through the national dispatch system to support national emergencies and for providing information regarding the status of fire and non-fire activities.
- Ensures appropriate safety measures are used in mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, supplies and aircraft utilized in incident support.
- Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
- You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions for GS-0346 Logistics Management Series)
GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include experience in or working knowledge of fire coordination and dispatching concepts and procedures; experience or knowledge of utilizing the Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC); education or training as it relates to your knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment & control of wildfires; experience or knowledge of aircraft flight characteristics, capabilities, operating limitations, communications & navigational systems; interpret & analyze emergency management program operations & make recommendations to resolve problems & enhance the program; identify specialized work related to assembling or obtaining fire suppression resources that you perform as part of your job; work done in an interagency environment; select a statement that best describes your writing ability & the development of handbooks. Instruction/information memoranda, technical reports & position papers; indicate the statement that best describes your skill in supervising & providing leadership & coordination to a multi-agency working team.
- OR - a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., in a field related to this position.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This is a MANDATORY qualification prerequisite to qualify for this position. Applicant must have possessed the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience: This is an administrative position in an organization having a firefighting mission and is clearly in an established career path. Prior firefighting experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience outside the Federal government is a MANDATORY PREREQUISITE.
NOTE: Selective factors are knowledges, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants who do not meet the selective factors are ineligible for further consideration.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered under the secondary/administrative firefighter special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d)(FERS) when it is filled by an incumbent who transfers directly from a primary or another secondary law enforcement or firefighting position with no break in service to this position. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent will depend upon his or her individual work history. You may meet the qualification requirements, but not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system.
FERS TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions).
You must let this office know if you are in a Primary coverage position.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
Additional information
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.
Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference.
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See
Note: "Salary may change with the release of the new (GW) pay schedule specific for firefighter positions. Pay may be adjusted for individuals onboarding on or before 4/14/25. Once released you will be able to access the new pay schedule through this link-
TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
TELEWORK: Indian Affairs management has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for Situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit:
- 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.
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.
