Wildland Firefighter; District​/Zone Fire Management Officer - Complexity

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.

The District/Zone Fire Management Officer (High Complexity) plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates an integrated fire management program to achieve resource management objectives. Maintains safety first as the foundation for all aspects of fire and aviation management.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section below for Regional contacts.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-11 level.
• Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short‑term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Provides leadership in the fire safety program in a doctrinal principles based approach.
• Directs a fire management program with a high complexity level. Serves as a member of the district/zone Leadership Team, which ўс responsible for coordination and development of overall long‑range district/zone planning.
• Coordinates fuels management plans and activities with other districts programs and objectives. Coordinates with other functional programs to provide the workforce necessary to accomplish a variety of district/zone projects.
• Ensures that the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans and is applied on a landscape basis.
• Monitors fire season severity predictions, fire behavior, and fire activity levels and takes appropriate actions to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Directs all aspects of the district/zones fire, fuels and aviation management program.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one‑year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Per Public Law 104‑134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E‑Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre ­employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Subject to one‑year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Secondary Coverage:
  Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver’s license; a commercial driver’s license (CDL); pre‑appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.