Job Listing: Director, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Washington, DCAMENDED to extend closing date to Monday, July 14, 2008.
NOTE: Special requirements for current and former political appointees. See How to Apply section for more information.
NOTE: Upon recertification by OPM of its SES performance appraisal system for 2008, DOI will be able to raise its SES salary cap to EX II, to $172,200. SES members paid over EX III ($158,500) will be reassigned at their existing rate if selected.
Are you interested in joining -
--An agency whose mission includes protecting and preserving America’s special places, such as the Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, or the Grand Canyon?
--An agency whose responsibilities touch the lives of all Americans, and contributes to the Nation’s environmental quality, economic vitality, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native Americans, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders?
The Department of the Interior has a multifaceted mission that combines natural resource protection, recreation, natural resource use, services to communities and individuals, and biological and earth sciences. We are seeking individuals who share a passion for our country’s most valuable resources and a commitment to obtaining, training, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce needed to accomplish our exciting and challenging mission.
The Department of the Interior:
* Manages one in every five acres of land in the United States.
* Operates more than 800 dams and irrigation facilities.
* Oversees water projects that irrigate lands generating 60 percent of our Nation’s vegetables.
* Manages lands and waters that generate one-third of the Nation’s domestic energy supply.
* Undertakes research and provides scientific information to advance our knowledge of our surroundings.
* Serves American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
* Works with States to restore abandoned mine land sites and protects communities.
* Manages 388 national park units and 542 wildlife refuges.
* Employs over 75,000 individuals at approximately 2,400 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and freely associated states who work with thousands of state, local, and public interest groups to help cities and towns address their natural resource needs.
Major Duties
<P>The Office of Wildland Fire Coordination (OWFC) oversees and coordinates the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) wildland fire management program in its entirety and ensures coordination with other federal agencies, particularly the USDA Forest Service, state foresters, tribes, the National Association of Counties, and a variety of stakeholder groups representing volunteer fire fighters, environmental interests, industry, and others. The Director, OWFC develops, implements, and coordinates the Department’s wildland fire management policy and programs including policies for firefighter safety, fuels treatment to reduce hazards and restore ecosystems, biomass utilization, smoke management, emergency stabilization and rehabilitation, suppression, rural fire and community assistance, and education. </p><p>The Director, OWFC provides departmental leadership and is responsible for overall project coordination, management, and implementation of the National Fire Plan among the four land-managing bureaus (Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs) and the Geological Survey. The Director, OWFC coordinates with the Forest Service, the Council on Environmental Quality, and the Environmental Protection Agency to insure consistent and unified implementation of the National Fire Plan among the principal federal land-managing and regulatory agencies. The Director, OWFC coordinates implementation of the National Fire Plan with state, tribal, and local governments, the Western Governor’s Association, National Association of Counties, and numerous non-government partners. </p><p>The Director, OWFC represents the Department on National Fire Plan implementation issues with the Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. The Director, OWFC insures that appropriate disciplines and program functions from all DOI bureaus are consulted and involved in implementation of the National Fire Plan. The Director, OWFC leads an Interagency Team in developing the overall strategy for implementing the National Fire Plan, ensuring that the DOI’s implementation strategy is developed in concert with a concurrent Forest Service approach and that the process and outputs are compatible. The Director, OWFC provides oversight of the Department’s budget documents for the Wildland Fire Appropriation to insure support for National Fire Plan implementation and that appropriate reporting standards and accountability measures are met. The Director, OWFC organizes appropriate staff resources within the Department and provides oversight and management to complete a cohesive strategy for reducing the risks and consequences of catastrophic wildland fire on all DOI lands. The Director, OWFC reviews proposed legislation pertaining to the National Fire Plan, management of fire-adapted ecosystems, and emergency fire rehabilitation and restoration. The Director, OWFC serves as the departmental lead for the integration of National Fire Plan decisions into ecosystem and landscape level planning processes, with considerations for effects of fire exclusion, management-induced changes in ecosystems, and legal mandates. The Director, OWFC develops procedures, develops data, and provides fire ecology input that integrates fire management into the land management planning process.</P>How to Apply
NOTE: During an election year, we must report to OPM any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) Schedule C or Non Career SES (political) employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently or were within the last 5 years a Schedule C or Non Career SES in the Executive Branch, your application package must clearly indicate such an appointment.
All applicants must submit the following in order to receive consideration for this position:
1. A resume OR Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612. You should include the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number ________
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
* Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
* Duties and accomplishments
* Employer's name and address
* Supervisor's name and phone number
* Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
* Salary
* Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
* Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. A narrative statement addressing each of the Executive and Technical Qualifications – experience (paid and unpaid), education, training, awards, and/or self-development activities as related to each. Each technical qualification and each ECQ must be addressed separately. The narrative addressing ECQ’s must follow the format provided at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/SES_Quals_Guide_2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat required) OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Narrative statements may not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
3. Graduates of approved SES Candidate Development Programs must include a copy of the OPM certification of eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications.
4. Current or former SES members must submit documentation of their SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications.
5. If a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service.
6. A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector).
7. Candidates are requested to complete the DI-1935, Applicant Background Survey, on a voluntary basis. Information will be used solely to review compliance with Federal law. Failure to complete this form will not affect consideration. The form can be found online at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm.
How to submit your application:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by 5 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement. Your application may be hand-delivered, mailed or faxed to:
Minerals Management Service
Human Resources Office
1849 C Street, NW, MS-5540
Washington, DC 20240-0001
Telephone: 202-208-6702
Fax: 202-219-0148
If you mail your application, we recommend that you call the MMS Human Resources Office at 202-208-6702 prior to the closing date to confirm receipt. Telephone inquiries about this announcement also may be directed to the MMS Human Resources Office.
Applicants are reminded of the legal prohibition of submitting applications in postage-paid Government envelopes.
Contact Information:
Michelle Oxyer/Sandra Wheatley/Kenya Liptrot
Phone: 202-208-6702
Or write:
Department Of The Interior
1849 C Street, NW, MS 5540
Washington, DC 20240
US
What To Expect Next:
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
Required Skills
Qualifications
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of providing dynamic leadership, working with executive teams, who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, and has a strategic understanding of and experience in fire management and with the National Fire Plan.
You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. To be considered for this position, all applicants must address each of the technical qualifications listed below. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. EACH TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EACH ECQ MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY. The narrative addressing ECQ’s must follow the format provided at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/SES_Quals_Guide_2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat required) OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Narrative statements may not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Technical Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of National Fire Plan and related goals, objectives, and programs.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of policies, methods, and practices related to fire suppression, prescribed fire and post fire rehabilitation as they relate to resources management.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Department of the Interior fire management policies and operations.
Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will be required to make occasional travel.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Interior | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Washington | |
| Experience:Any | State: District of Columbia | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:20011 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 114,468.00 - 158,500.00 USD per year
Benefits
Benefits:
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family. Here are some highlights. Look for additional information along with
Links to pages that spell out the details below at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp.
* Our health insurance program is a nationally recognized model that offers you choice and flexibility along with a substantial employer contribution to premiums. And you can pay your share of premiums as well as your out-of-pocket costs with pre-tax dollars.
* Our leave policy provides ample time off to take care of your personal, your recreational and your health care needs. In addition to 10 paid holidays every year, you will accumulate 13 days of sick leave each year along with 26 vacation days.
In addition to these programs that we know will be of interest to you right now, the Federal Government recognizes the need for income replacement and income support benefits down the road.
* Our 3-part retirement program includes a social security benefit, a 401(k) type plan, and a defined benefit component based on years of employment and salary history.
* In addition to retiree health insurance benefits under the FEHB Program, you also will be eligible for Medicare.
* You will be able to choose among several options for life insurance coverage for both you and your family members.
* We offer the largest group long-term care insurance program in the country. As a new employee, you may be eligible to enroll by answering just a few simple questions. And you can tailor your benefits package to your own needs.
Other Information:
The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
The sensitivity level of the position requires completion of a successful background investigation of the selectee. Prior to appointment, all applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring authority directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number – Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application will result in your application not being processed.
Privacy Act – Privacy Act Notice (P.L. 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Selective Service – If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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