Summary
These Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations Analyst) Program Evaluations Manager positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-12 working in the following location(s): As applicable: One Vacancy within the Alaska Geographic Area, Location is Negotiable One Vacancy within the Rocky Mtn Geographic Area located in either Cody, WY or Cheyenne, WY One Vacancy within the Northern Rockies Geographic Area, Location is Negotiable
Duties
As a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations Analyst) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an analyst supporting wildland fire programs by applying comprehensive knowledge of wildland fire management operations to collect, analyze, and synthesize complex information to improve operational effectiveness, safety, and decision-making. Synthesizes complex qualitative and quantitative information into clear, actionable findings and recommendations that inform fire management strategies, tactics, and operational decisionmaking. Participates in or leads information collection efforts related to wildland fire and other incident types, exercises, or program evaluations. Ensures information is presented in a clear, concise, and operationally relevant manner for diverse audiences, including field personnel, incident management teams, and agency leadership. Supports coordination and integration across wildland fire programs by working with interagency partners, program managers, training leads, and operational personnel. Advises leadership on the application of analytical methods, knowledge management approaches, and organizational learning processes to improve fire management program effectiveness and operational consistency across the enterprise.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Official U.S. Wildland Fire Service uniform is required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a [1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period] during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
Education
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is no qualifying education for this grade and series combination. Additional Information: For Additional Information for each location, please contact Rocky Mountain Geographic Area- Paul Hohn @ [email protected]: Alaska Geographic Area - Greg Funderburk @ [email protected] Northern Rockies Geographic Area- William Harty @ [email protected] These positions are being advertised with selections being made at multiple geographical areas. Please review this map of the areas would like to be considered for Geographic Areas | National Interagency Coordination Center. You will not be considered for geographical areas that are not selected. Probation/Trial Period Con't: The [probationary or trial] period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your [probationary period -OR- trial period] your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
How you will be evaluated
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Once the job opportunity announcement closes, your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine if you are minimally qualified for the position. If an applicant's resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of "ineligible" or "not qualified" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. Due to this vacancy being filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the announcement. All minimally qualified candidates will be referred for consideration. Please note that the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. Interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis.