Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Management Officer)

United States Department of the Interior - Twin Falls, ID

Full-time - Mid Level

Twin Falls, ID

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About the position

The Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Management Officer) position at the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is responsible for coordinating and initiating fire management activities to ensure firefighter and public safety while considering cost-effectiveness and resource protection. This role involves collaboration with various agencies on multi-jurisdictional wildfires and requires strategic planning and leadership to manage complex fire management operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and initiates fire management activities based on safety, cost-effectiveness, and values at risk.
• Collaborates with cooperating agencies on multi-jurisdictional wildfires to address human safety and resource protection.
• Assists in planning and directing fire management program activities.
• Analyzes fire management plans and recommends adjustments based on changing conditions and funding.
• Coordinates the strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• Must meet the minimum qualification standards for Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) prior to placement in the position.
• Must have completed Fire Program Management training, M-581.