Training Specialist (Wildland Fire Training Officer) - Direct Hire Authority

This Training Specialist position serves as the regional Wildland Fire Training Officer with the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) TBD from Nashville, Tennessee or Location Negotiable. Experience and Education Requirements All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirement for GS-1712 A. Undergraduate or Graduate Education - in a major field of study that is directly related to this position. Examples of directly related education: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position such as environmental science, environmental management, earth science, and atmospheric science, or closely related to Training Instruction discipline appropriate to the position. B. Specialized Experience - that demonstrates practical knowledge of this position and of the methods and techniques of Instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. Additional Qualifications Applicants must also have the following: GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The specialized experience qualifying for the GS-11 level must include at least 3 of the 5 following duties: Provide program leadership and direction in fire management training for a Fire Management Program. Works with the regional and unit fire management officers to assist with training needs through the design and development of comprehensive fire management training curriculum, courses, and materials; Monitors and tracks the development of training programs to achieve workforce capability and capacity goals; Coordinates the development of annual program of work and budget proposals to support regional training and workforce development programs. Coordinates budget development with other staff areas and coordinates the annual reporting of program accomplishments; Expertise in all areas of administrative operations in different components of the organization. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., in a field related to this position. Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience Prior firefighting experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a mandatory prerequisite. Firefighter Retirement Coverage This position is covered under the secondary/administrative firefighter special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d)(FERS) when it is filled by an incumbent who transfers directly from a primary or another secondary law enforcement or firefighting position with no break in service to this position. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent will depend upon his or her individual work history. You may meet the qualification requirements, but not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system. You must let this office know if you are in a Primary coverage position. FERS Transition Requirement To be eligible for secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). Physical Demands Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities, including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must quickly respond. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the home unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Working Conditions Most work is performed in an office setting. Fieldwork is performed in a wildland environment, sometimes in steep terrain where surfaces may be uneven, rocky, or covered with thick vegetation. Temperatures are frequently extreme; both from weather and fire conditions where the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions are frequently severe. The hazardous nature of fire suppression work requires protective clothing, (boots, hard hats, etc.), be worn during emergencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Office of the Secretary of the Interior