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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill four (4) vacancies at this time for the following locations: Two (2) vacancy - Bishop, CA Two (2) vacancy - Porterville, CA Four (4) vacancies - San Bernardino, CA Responsibilities Processes resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or aircraft for all types of incidents. Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower level dispatch personnel. Coordinates with other dispatch organizations on mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources. Determines the status of available resources and ensures this information is made available in a timely manner. Performs intelligence duties (e.g., resource availability status, management briefings, incident statistics, historical fire and weather analysis, indices charts, mobilization response data, and situation reporting and ICS-209 completion). Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems). Monitors and ensures completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end required records, reports, and summaries. Consolidates and inputs fire weather data into weather application software and reviews for completeness. Transmits resultant probabilities and forecasts to field personnel and fire management staff. Reviews internal operating procedures and systems, implements improvements, and develops operating plans and mobilization guides. Provides technical guidance, orientation, and training to other dispatchers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GS-03: Six months of general experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-02 grade level. Examples include: assisting with regular and routine tasks, several at one time, where tasks are completed quickly and efficiently and require precise verbal and electronic communication, such as on the phone and entering data into a database; OR 2 years of coursework above high school, OR a combination of experience and education. For the GS-04: One year of general experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-04 grade level. Examples include: organized and accurate handling of multiple tasks at one time, where tasks are completed quickly and efficiently and require precise verbal and electronic communication, such as on the phone and entering data into a database; OR 2 years of coursework above high school, OR a combination of experience and education. For the GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-04 grade level. Examples include: experience in dispatch and dispatch office functions related to law enforcement and wildland fire suppression activities; OR 4 full years of coursework above high school, OR a combination of experience and education. For the GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-05 grade level. Examples include: experience in dispatch and dispatch office functions related to law enforcement and wildland fire suppression activities; guidance and direction to subordinate dispatchers; OR one year of graduate level education directly related to this position, OR a combination of experience and education. For the GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-06 grade level. Examples include: performing and directing others in dispatch and dispatch office functions related to law enforcement and wildland fire suppression activities, providing logistical support information and making recommendations for efficient use of available resources, OR one year of graduate education directly related to this position, OR a combination of experience and education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes. Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Mental concentration and accuracy are required. Vehicle and aircraft travel associated with field visits and other administrative travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties. The duties of this position create a highly stressful environment during peak activity, requiring the ability to keep calm in emergency situations. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-07. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.