About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire), GS-0343-11, positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, working in the following location(s): Boise, Idaho Twin Falls, Idaho
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Only experience and education obtained by 09/04/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Minimum Qualification: For the GS-11 level: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent. Examples include, but are not limited to: performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, work processes, and/or management support programs and functions; gathering information, identifying, and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; providing direction on administrative policies and procedures; using automated systems or databases to accomplish work activities, manipulate data, and produce reports. -OR- Education: Successfully completed 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., if related to the position. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as listed above. 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. *Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or virtual environment. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office or virtual environment with standard workplace conditions.
Major DutiesAs a Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Reviews operating regulations and directives and other pertinent sources to gather, correlate, analyze, determine and recommend appropriate effectiveness. Advises management on a variety of opportunities and options to increase organizational effectiveness. Provides direction and interpretation of administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to managers and coworkers. Prepares detailed action plans and schedules for long and short-range project accomplishment and ensures that plans are consistent with organization's goals and policies. Serves as a point of contact among program managers, specialists, and support services staff to obtain and clarify information, coordinate data calls, and ensure timely completion of assigned analytical products.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 25% of the time. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.