Fire Dispatching GACC Manager

Summary

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) (GACC Manager) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-13 working in the following location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Duties

• As a Fire Dispatching GACC Manager your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Supervises the interagency function of the Coordination Center, the Center Manager supervises a variety of interagency employees. Plans work to be accomplished, adjusts priorities, assigns work, evaluate performance; gives advice and counsel to employees; hear and resolve employee complaints; conduct disciplinary measures, approve training requests, find ways to improve production and quality of work, develop performance standards; approve travel, time and attendance. Cooperates with Geographic Areas, federal, state and cooperating land management agencies to plan, coordinate and direct activities of the Coordination Center. Represents federal agencies in the movement of federal and cooperator firefighting resources during high fire danger, on-going incidents, and emergency situations throughout the U.S. and often internationally. Monitors daily fire situations in the Geographic Area and keeps federal and state managers apprised of anticipated fire and resource complexities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home on occasion. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.