Position Overview
Summary These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary responsibility is for leadership of a highly effective wildland fire module associated with the planning and implementation of planned and unplanned wildland fire and hazardous fuels operations. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts. Responsibilities Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level. Supervises a group of employees. Establishes guidelines and performance expectation of employee. Recognizes, reacts to and communicates changes in predicted weather and fire behavior, topography and fuel types, and adapts planned strategies and tactics to identify and relocate firelines, escape routes and safety zones. Participates on incidents involving wildland urban interface situations. Plans and implements work activities such as setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill ...