Wildland Firefighter; Fuels Management - Authority

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This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

• Directs all aspects of the fuels mgmt. program including planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation.
• Oversees the smoke management program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards.
• Develops and implements short-term fire management objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendation on all sections of the Fire Management Plan pertaining to prescribed fire and fuels treatments.
• Plans, designs, and conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels.
• Leads the development and coordination of cooperative agreements to facilitate multi-agency projects.
• Plans, conducts surveys, analyzes, and evaluates data to develop prescriptions for prescribed fire and wildland fire monitoring.
• Plans and administers the technical and administrative aspects of the prescribed fire/fuels plan.
• Identifies, evaluates and provides training needs for other prescribed fire and fuels mgmt. programs supporting staff.
• Participates in contract administration activities as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 20% of the time.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Evaluates work performance of subordinates.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• This position requires a valid state driver's license to operate a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, and others (as required).
• May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.