JOB SUMMARY: Fire Management Officers of Moderate Complexity programs are responsible for directing most phases of fire management programs on Federally managed lands to include fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, fire preparedness, fuels management and fire prevention, dispatching, suppression, post-suppression, as well as all hazard and emergency response activities. For location contact information see Additional Information Section. MAJOR DUTIES: The Fire Management Officer will lead and manage all operational fire, prescribed fire and fuels, fire ecology, fire information, planning and administration. Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed burns and fuels management based on minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement. Collaborates with park unit leadership while also serving on and representing the units on various interagency teams, and work groups dealing with specific local, geographic, or national fire management issues. Works with a variety of complex technical problems relating to fire weather, smoke management, fire behavior, and computer fire modeling. Directs and supervises all phases of the budget formulation and execution process and initiates changes as appropriate. Directs all phases of the moderate complexity wildland fire program within assigned park unit. Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans Coordinates unit and group programs with various other federal, state, and local agencies. Monitors fire season severity predictions, fire behavior and fire activity levels and takes appropriate action. Supervises, directs, and coordinates subordinate staff. Develop, implement, and administer mutual aid agreements with multiple urban inter-face partners, federal, state and local governmental agencies, political parties, jurisdiction boundaries, multi-land base areas, partners and cooperators to develp inter- and intra-agency agreements 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: 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. The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) is a method for assessing an employee's fitness levels for fire qualifications in the positions covered by this recruitment notice. You must meet the requirements of a Work Capacity Test that is commensurate with the fitness level of the NWCG qualification you are maintaining IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
