Logistics Management Specialist; Assistant Dispatch Center Manager

Position: Logistics Management Specialist (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

Duties

• Provide logistical planning, coordination, program direction, and evaluation of the interagency logistics dispatch program.
• Analyze inventories and availability of all-hazard resources and directs the ordering and procurement necessary to meet objectives.
• Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Plan work objectives on a daily or project basis and make adjustments to meet priorities.
• Provide technical and operational direction to employees on day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical advice and staff support as needed and requested.
• Conduct workload analysis and determine level of support for operation and staffing costs.
• Participate in multi-agency fire management planning and assure on-going emergency response preparedness.
• Recommend modifications to existing systems and test new applications when necessary.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS (or OBTAIN within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Specialized Experience Requirements

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To

qualify for the GW-09 grade level, you must meet at least one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-07 is required. Examples include performing the following dispatch support duties: training, coaching, and motivating staff and co-workers in wildland fire dispatch functions; directing others in mobilization, reassignment and demobilization of wildland fire resources; independently making sound operational and cost effective decisions in high complexity situations.

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Education: Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position.

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A combination of education and specialized work experience described above.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Time

in Grade Requirement

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Selective Placement Factor(s)

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen-out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager
, and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information…