National Park Service

Specialized experience includes but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; coordinating and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations.. Communicate verbally/written to partners as it relates to wildland fire management.. The unique partners such as Fish and Wildlife Service, tribal, state and US Forest Service.. There is no educational qualifications for the GS-0456 Wildland Firefighter occupational series at the GS-12 grade level.. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.)

management officer

Summary This position is located in Everglades National Park, in the Fire Management Program. This is 1 vacancy either duty stationed in Homestead, FL or Ochopee, Fl. Salary: Ochopee, Fl. $86,962 - $113,047 Homestead, Fl. $92,619 - 120,401 Duties <ul><li>Coordinates the management of wildland fires with the response agency and cooperating agencies on single and multi-jurisdictional wildland fires.</li><li>Ensures that the fire management program complies with environmental laws, regulations, and policy.</li><li>Directs and supervises all phases of the budget formulation and execution process and initiates changes as appropriate.</li><li>Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans.</li><li>Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed burns, and fuels management based on minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefits and enhancement.</li><li>Supervises, directs and coordinates subordinate staff. </li><li>Collaborates with park unit leadership while also serving on and representing the units and NPS on various interagency teams, and work groups dealing with specific local, geographic, or national fire management issues.</li><li>Coordinates unit and group programs with various other federal, state, and local agencies.</li><li>Develops, implements, and administers agreements, operating plans, and memorandums of understanding with local government, state, tribal, and federal agencies to develop strong internal and external working relationships.</li><li>Works with a variety of complex technical problems relating to fire weather, smoke management, fire behavior, and computer fire modeling. </li></ul>The following conditions of employment apply only if the selectee has arduous NWCG qualifications that they would like to maintain with support and concurrence from their supervisor: <ul><li>Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment.</li><li>The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) as a method for assessing an employee's fitness levels for fire qualifications in the positions covered by this recruitment notice. Arduous fitness (WCT-Pack Test) will consist of completing a three-mile hike, within 45 minutes, while carrying a 45 pound pack. NOTE: Arduous Work Capacity Test </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>U.S. Citizenship required.</li><li>Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.</li><li>Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.</li><li>Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.</li><li>You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.</li><li>Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. You will also be required to undergo periodic medical examinations throughout employment.</li><li>The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) as a method for assessing an employee's fitness levels for fire qualifications in the positions covered by this recruitment notice. Employees required to pass a WCT-Pack Test as a "condition of employment"</li><li>You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.</li><li>Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotorwing aircraft.</li><li>You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.</li><li>You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.</li><li>If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.</li><li>You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.</li><li>Completion of NWCG course M-581, Fire Program Management within one year of entrance on duty. </li></ul>Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 05/14/2024, unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. Selective Factors: The applicant must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position: Pathway #1: Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) <ul><li>OR- Pathway#2: Helibase Manager (HEBM) and Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3).</li><li>AND- </li></ul>In addition, to qualify for this position, you must possess the following specialized experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; coordinating and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations. Communicate verbally/written to partners as it relates to wildland fire management. The unique partners such as Fish and Wildlife Service, tribal, state and US Forest Service. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is a secondary-administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system. FERS TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary coverage position. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For Information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: Career Transition (opm.gov) Education There is no educational qualifications for the GS-0456 Wildland Firefighter occupational series at the GS-12 grade level. Additional information This notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted the Department of the Interior "Direct Hire Authority". A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR <ul><li>575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. </li></ul>A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Working Conditions: Although work is generally performed in an office setting. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions are create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during fire assignments. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Read more <ul><li> Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. </li></ul>Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Everglades National Park 40001 SR 9336 Homestead, FL 33034 US

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