Smokejumper Base Manager
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-11:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level the in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:
Coordinated with aviation program managers to establish short term objectives. For example:
Making recommendations including inspection procedures, planning and implementing testing of equipment to monitor results, and recommending changes in policies or procedures based on results to higher level manager. Assisting in conducting evaluations of project or program operations. Recommending a proposal for a partial fire program budget OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. educational programs. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). For the GS-12:
One year equivalent to a GS-11 grade. Examples of specialized experience include:
Assessing smokejumper operations, making recommendations for implementation and execution for all phases of the operation to including inspection and evaluation procedures, planning and implementing the testing of equipment. Developing a proposal for a fire program budget. Coordinating with aviation program managers to establish long term objectives such as evaluating types of aircraft for future smokejumper fleet. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For the GS-11:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level the in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:
Coordinated with aviation program managers to establish short term objectives. For example:
Making recommendations including inspection procedures, planning and implementing testing of equipment to monitor results, and recommending changes in policies or procedures based on results to higher level manager. Assisting in conducting evaluations of project or program operations. Recommending a proposal for a partial fire program budget OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. educational programs. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). For the GS-12:
One year equivalent to a GS-11 grade. Examples of specialized experience include:
Assessing smokejumper operations, making recommendations for implementation and execution for all phases of the operation to including inspection and evaluation procedures, planning and implementing the testing of equipment. Developing a proposal for a fire program budget. Coordinating with aviation program managers to establish long term objectives such as evaluating types of aircraft for future smokejumper fleet. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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