Supervisory Wildland Firefighter; Assistant Vet Hand Crew Superintendent - Authority

Overview

Explore a new career with the BLM
- where our people are our greatest natural resource. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:
Direct Hire Authority. These positions are located in Worland, WY and Spokane Valley, WA. Information about these locations can be found by clicking on the location name listed.

• Serves as Assistant Superintendent of a Veteran Hand Crew.
• Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property.
• Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• Supervises, mentors, and instructs employees on crew member duties.
• Plans action and direct utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and directs assigned suppression operations.
• Recommends and implements tactical strategies in the field.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development.
• Procures, maintains, inventory tools and equipment.
• Supervises and/or participates in fire prevention promotional events.
• Supervises and directs fuels management projects that include prescribed fire, and mechanical and biological treatments.

• 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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• Passage of a pre-employment physical is required. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Supervisory Probationary Period:
  If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.