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

This position is located on a USDA Forest Service unit.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section below for Regional contacts.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-11 level.
• Reviews and evaluates fire management plans. Coordinates complex operations with cooperating agencies on incidents during all phases of the fire, fuels and aviation management planning on the district/zone.
• Coordinates the development of short-range and long-range strategies for emergency incidents.
• Directs safe initial attack and extended attack suppression actions.
• Reviews and evaluates fuels and fire management plans and prescriptions to achieve ecosystem and resource management objectives.
• Coordinates program activities with federal, state, tribal, and local government entities/agencies.
• Directs all aspects of the district/zone fire, fuels and aviation management programs. Coordinates and administers the district/zone fire and fuels management program, annual and out-year budget, and program of work.
• Provides advice and counsel to Line Officers on the development of strategies and appropriate course of actions for all incidents.

• 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.