Us Forest Service Jobs – Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer

Job Description:

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates applications are due for these locations can be found on the Forest Service website.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) in directing a fire management program with a high complexity level.
• Provide administrative supervision to a group of highly skilled subordinate fire program managers and specialists.
• Provide leadership, coordination, and direction for the administration of the fire suppression; detection and prevention programs; dispatching services; fuels/vegetation management; and the aviation management.
• Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level.
• Provide leadership in the fire safety program in a doctrinal principles based approach. Ensure that adequate review, analysis and reporting are completed after incidents/accidents/near miss incidents.
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated.

Job Requirements:

• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• 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.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Forest Service

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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