Supervisory Wildland Firefighter; Forest Fire Management Officer - Moderate Complexity

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.

The incumbent serves as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) responsible for providing leadership and program direction for the unit's fire and aviation management program.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Serves as a member of the Forest Leadership Team, which is responsible for the coordination and development of overall long-range forest planning.
• Provides advice and guidance in the adaptation of policies and standards received from higher authorities to local conditions.
• Coordinates the involvement of fire management input into the development of land management plans and analyses.
• Directs and supervises all phases of budget management to assure balance in the organization at varying levels of funding, and initiates changes as appropriate.
• Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit’s bilingual work.

• 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.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• 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.