Logistics Management Specialist; Dispatch Center Manager

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position may be located in Vernal, UT or Price, UT. Information about these locations can be found by clicking on the location name listed.

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

• Ensure priorities are established and resources are properly allocated.
• Supervise the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources.
• Monitor fire season severity predictions, fire behavior reports, and fire activity levels.
• Direct all phases of the dispatch coordination program.
• Provide leadership and direction in support of interagency resource management activities.
• Direct budget formulation process for the dispatch center.
• Determine level of support for operational and staffing costs.
• Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Plan, organize, and assign work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments.
• Evaluate 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.
• 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 procurement duties. If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Procurement Integrity Certification, OF-333, prior to appointment.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one-year probationary period. See Additional Information section for more details.
• Applicants appointed to this position must POSSESS and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position may supervise no more than 20% of the time.