Supervisory Wildland Firefighter; Smokejumper Manager

This position is located in the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6.

The position assists in managing and directing programs supporting the coordination, logistical support, and dispatch of fire and emergency resources across the nation, which includes all lands administered by various federal and state agencies.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional Contact.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Provides expert guidance and advice concerning smoke jumper and aviation activities, policies, and procedures. Provides leadership, supervision, and coordination for a designated Forest Service (FS) smoke jumper program and base.
• Plans, executes, and reports on a variety of smoke jumper and aviation activities. Performs evaluations of all activities to determine overall effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Develops, organizes, and implements short- and long-range smoke jumper operational plans. Recommends goals and objectives and formulates operational plans and programs to achieve them.
• Prepares annual budget submission considering goals and objectives, fluctuating workforce and workload. Manages financial resources within the allotted budget and in accordance with annual program of work.
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for smoke jumper aircraft contracts (pilots, planes).
• Provides administrative supervision to a highly skilled fire staff consisting of several program experts. Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.

• 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.