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This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) responsible for providing leadership and program direction for the unit's fire and aviation management program. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts. Duties Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level. Serves as a member of the Forest Leadership Team, which is responsible for the coordination and development of overall long-range forest planning. Provides advice and guidance in the adaptation of policies and standards received from higher authorities to local conditions. Coordinates the involvement of fire management input into the development of land management plans and analyses. Directs and supervises all phases of budget management to assure balance in the organization at varying levels of funding, and initiates changes as appropriate. Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the units bilingual work. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 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. Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination. There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made. #J-18808-Ljbffr