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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Smokejumpers Section located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill 1 position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Provides the full range of technical and administrative supervision for positions within the Smokejumper Unit, these positions are categorized as Smokejumper Department Managers (team leaders). Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, identifies training needs for employees, interviews candidates for vacant positions, resolves complaints and/or takes disciplinary measures, and provides updates to the Chief, Great Basin Smokejumper. Coordinates the activities and shared resources for the organization. Develops, modifies and improves relevant internal guidelines and standard operating procedures. Serves as a representative for the Great Basin Smokejumper Unit in fire management meetings, internal BLM Smokejumper meetings, and Interagency Partner Smokejumper meetings during the regular fire season, and pre/post season meetings. Determines corrective action on any smokejumper related issues that arise. Completes the Smokejumper Malfunction and Abnormality Report (MARS), Safecoms, and Operational Alerts. Parachutes into mountainous, remote, and/or rugged terrain. Plans and directs the aerial attack of single or numerous fires from varying smokejumper aircraft. Manages Great Basin Smokejumper Operations in conjunction with multiple interagency dispatch centers, Geographic Coordination Centers (GACCs), and national, state, and local fire managers. Acts as Chief, Great Basin Smokejumpers in their absence, occurring on an often and regular basis due to wildfire fire assignments. Assumes all the duties and responsibilities of the Chief, Great Basin Smokejumpers in their absence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors (SPFs): 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. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: SPF #1: Prior Smokejumping Experience: experience must be documented with specific dates (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) in your resume; failure to document may result is loss of consideration. SPF #2: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Senior or Master certificate with Back and Chest rating. Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GW-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GW-11 level is required. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: Performing aerial delivery of firefighting personnel and equipment into rugged terrain; coordinating smokejumper aircraft, logistical, training, equipment, and/or operational needs, and interfacing with management, cooperators, and the public. And/or managing fire suppression or preparedness operations activities, and/or administrative related programs/projects in support of fire. And/or experience advising various agency officials at the unit/ state or national level concerning natural resource policy (e.g. Fire and Aviation), operations and decision-making, resource mobilization, safety measures, budget requirements or cost management strategies, etc. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: This position may require long periods of standing, digging, bending kneeling, and running. Must be able to carry 120 pound packs up to 5 miles, parachute into remote terrain under hazardous conditions. Work Environment: Work is primarily in an office. Approximately 20 percent of the time is spent in the field. Firefighter Special Retirement: This is a secondary/administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION. Drug Testing: THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION in accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework. Education There is no substitution of education for specialize experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. Additional Information Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify): 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): P.L. 114-47 allows certain current and former Federal employees under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. LMWFA eligibility requirements. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years. Must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the duration of the qualifying appointments. Must apply for a position while employed or within 2 years after separation If separated, must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance. Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority PLC eligibility requirements: Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period. Permanent Change in Station (PCS): Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS. Incentives: Certain incentives 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.