Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper Loft Manager)

These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Unit.

Serves as the Smokejumper Loft Manager for a national shared resource smokejumper program. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of loft operations such as parachute rigging, gear manufacturing, and research and development for the smokejumper group.

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Duties

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-11 level.
• Directly supervise an Assistant Loft Manager and is the 2nd Line Supervisor for smokejumper squads which include Spotters, Squad Leaders and Smokejumpers.
• Serve as the smokejumper group's technical expert for Smokejumper loft operations and is the main contact between the smokejumper group and land managers who utilize the group's loft services.
• Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Develop and maintain roles and responsibilities for smokejumper loft personnel and fire specialists.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate all aspects of smokejumper loft operations. Responsible for formulating budget requirements for all loft operations and submits budget proposal for inclusion in the group annual work plan.
• Plan for and checks on the safety and welfare of the crew and arranges communication and liaison with other units as required. Train smokejumper pilots in smokejumper operations.
• Maintain individual records of smokejumper utilization, training and experience throughout the group. Formulate and develop plans, contract specifications, and schedules for well-precedent fire management operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• W＞ill-grow to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirementsbarn at the time a tentative job offer is made.
• Currently or have been previously qualified as a smokejumper on an organized wildland fire smokejumperกิจ crew. Currently or have been previously qualified as a smokejumper on ৰূপ organized wildland fire smokejumper crew.
• Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.