JOB SUMMARY: Incumbent directs a prescribed fire/fuels management program within a full range of fuels management activities and functions at the unit level including prescribed fire, mechanical/biological fuels treatments, fire effects, fuels, and smoke monitoring and identifies and analyzes multiple variables such as weather, fuels topography, fire behavior, smoke impacts, and employee and public safety. For more information about these positions see the "Additional Information" section. MAJOR DUTIES: Develops mid and long-term programs of work which support the units land and resource management plan alternatives. Evaluates individual fuels treatments as well as the effectiveness of the overall fuels management program and makes program changes based on evaluation findings. Analyzes and evaluates study findings and provides comprehensive recommendations for future fuels management projects. Coordinates with federal, state, tribal and local government air quality officials in their development of operational procedures and reporting requirements. Maintains awareness of technological developments in wildland fire science and related disciplines. Works closely with other resource specialists to integrate vegetation management project designs with fuels management program objectives. Prepares wildland fire risk assessments incorporating wildland/urban interface considerations into agreements, operating plans and land and fire management plans to ensure that interface areas are considered and apportioned appropriately. Duties/Responsibilities are at the full performance level of the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
