Experience Inc. Jobs

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time in the following locations: Two (1) vacancies: Redding, CA -or- Susanville, CA. One (1) vacancy: Apple Valley, CA. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet Responsibilities Provides aerial and ground fire assessment, development of control strategy and tactics, deployment and assignment of personnel and equipment. Works in conjunction with other resources assigned to the incident including aircraft and provides pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations, and tactics. May oversee and be certified to function in program enhancement mission, e.g., aerial ignition, cargo let down, single skid toe-in, hover entry/exit operations etc. Instructs training courses to crewmembers, other bureau employees, interagency employees, and cooperators in helicopter safety, proper loading/unloading of personnel and cargo, external load/longline operations, bucket/tank operations. Responsible for acquisition, inventory, monitoring and maintenance of helicopter support vehicles, equipment and accessories, aerial ignition equipment, program enhancement equipment, personal protective equipment, etc. Responsible for ensuring that safety regulations and policy are strictly enforced for helicopter, suppression, and project activities. Provides formal and on-the-job safety training. Ensures that all personnel are trained and qualified for their assigned activities. Serves as first-level supervisor of firefighters in primary/rigorous positions. Assigns and reviews work daily, weekly, or monthly; assuring that production and accuracy requirements are met; and approves leave. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short term priorities. Evaluates work performance of subordinates, setting standards, monitoring, and final evaluating of subordinate performance. May be assigned to other fireline supervisory positions for which qualified, or other incident command system or prescribed fire positions. Provides contracted pilots, mechanics and drivers with mission information, objectives, requirements, and parameters. Serves as a project inspector (PI) and is designated as the field Project Inspector for the helicopter service contract assigned to the unit. Serves as liaison between the contractor, the local fire staff and the COR in ensuring that all contract requirements are being met and resolving conflict at the lowest level. Monitors, verifies, and documents aircraft use, completes day flight invoices and prepares cost summaries on a daily or project basis. Manages assigned property by procuring, maintaining, and inventorying tools and equipment, to ensure assigned personnel meet fire readiness standards daily. Assists in the development of fuels management projects and work plans (e.g., burn plan segments, mechanical fuel reduction), collects data and completes fuels inventories, assesses fire risks and hazards, and performs pre attack planning. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. You must have possessed all of the following Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. This position requires the following qualifications - Currency is not Required: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), and Incident Command Type 4 (ICT4), and Helicopter Manager (HMGB), and Helibase Manager Trainee (HEBM(T)) Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fire: Wildfire - An unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fire - Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Serving at least one season as helicopter squad boss, directing the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo considering weight and balance, securing cargo, etc. Completing manifests of personnel and equipment. Hooking longline external loads and maintaining and operating other accessory equipment. Inspecting helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment. Assuring that needed tools and equipment are available. Serving as a Helispot and Dispute Manager. Maintaining required documents (e.g., flight invoices, manifests, daily diaries, and load calculations). Serving as a rappeler or short hauler. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian firefighter experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims. Physical Demands: Arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Work Environment: Forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing). Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft. Education Substitution of Education for Experience: Education may not be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service This position is not eligible for Telework. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.