Wildland Firefighter; District Zone Fire Management Officer

This position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within the Southern Region, Region 8 in Waldron, AR.

The incumbent serves as a District/Zone Fire Management Officer Moderate Complexity (DZFMO) in a key fire management position. The DZFMO plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates an integrated fire management program to achieve resource management objectives.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details.

• Establish priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed fire, fire prevention and/or fuels management to minimize potential damage.
• Coordinate operations with cooperating agencies on incidents during all phases of the fire, fuels and/or aviation management planning on the district/zone.
• Coordinate the development of short-range and/or long-range strategies for emergency incidents. Modify existing procedures to solve unprecedented or critical fire management problems.
• Advise Line Officers and/or agency administrators on development of strategies and appropriate courses of actions for all incidents.
• Observe operations to assess effectiveness to identify further needs.
• Coordinate operations with cooperating agencies on large fires with great potential for damage to resources to make improvements to human safety.
• Perform administrative and leadership management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.

• 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.