Summary
This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level {input tier level} with a salary range of $192,332.00 - $204,121.00 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
Duties
Provides executive leadership and national policy direction for fire operations and safety programs.
Directs and manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of national fire operations and agency wide safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency directives.
Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of national policies, strategic frameworks, and performance standards governing wildland fire suppression and workforce safety.
Provides oversight and guidance to Geographic Area Fire Directors and Fire Operations staff to ensure effective execution of fire management plans, including wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and fuels management.
Represents the Forest Service in national and global forums to advance shared fire management and safety goals.
Negotiates agreements, shapes joint policies, and leads interagency initiatives that strengthen national preparedness and resilience.
Provides authoritative executive advice and counsel to the Chief Fire and Safety Officer on matters related to fire operations and safety management programs, including policy development, budget planning, and strategic planning.
Education
No education requirement.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by a review board using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the ECQs & TQs will be determined to be ineligible for further consideration. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, you must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13088391