National Firefighter Health Branch Chief

DutiesHelpDuties listed are at the full performance level GW-14.Plan and coordinate national firefighter studies and analysis of feedback and trends to determine the effectiveness in the implementation of federal health and wellbeing programs.Develop new ways to measure program accomplishments, results, and effectiveness.Responsible for the effective design and implementation of the Forest Service's wildland firefighter medical program, encompassing pre-employment medical screening and Medical Qualifications.Evaluate the expansion of firefighter health and wellness efforts across the federal agencies, and partner with non-federal entities for comprehensive approaches across the broader wildland fire system.Coordinate and evaluate firefighter health training with clinical experts and peers in training management programs to meet the needs of the federal wildland fire programs.Organize and supervise work groups and committees responsible for scoping, developing, revising and implementing programs or policies intended to improve the health and resilience of wildland firefighters.Determine priorities for initiatives, programs or capabilities that would serve to increase wildland firefighter support before, during, and after critical incidents.Studies and analyzes the wildland firefighter behavioral health program and develops national policy to provide for consistency across the entire fire management program.Recommends the preferred course of action for adoption of new and evolving programs or capabilities to reduce trauma and increase resilience.Provide consultation and advice on safety management systems; Agency doctrine, policy, principles; standards; and current and proposed legislation and regulation.Actively participates in high level conferences, negotiations and meetings concerning integration of the agency interest in behavioral health programs, which includes cancer prevention, physical wellness, medical surveillance, and suicide prevention.