Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer

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

The incumbent serves as a Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer (FAFMO) with responsibility for assisting the Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) to provide leadership and program direction for the unit's fire and aviation management program.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-11 level.
• Coordinates the involvement  fire management input into the development of land management plans and analyses.
• Responsible for the review of planned suppression actions, tactical plans, and strategies for the management of complex wildland fires and other wildland urban interface/intermix situations.
• Coordinates suppression action on large, complex wildland fires.
• Oversight of the units Fire Prevention Program and integration with other fire management activities.
• Program oversight of the units aviation program. Responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and inspections.

• 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 Testcars for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is credit able. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probation
  
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• 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.