Responsibilities

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-11 level.
• Directly supervise an Assistant Loft Manager and is the 2nd Line Supervisor for smokejumper squads which include: Spotters, Squad Leaders and Smokejumpers.
• Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Serve as the smokejumper group’s technical expert for Smokejumper loft operations and is the main contact between the smokejumper group and land managers who utilize the group’s loft services.
• Develop and maintain roles and responsibilities for smokejumper loft personnel and fire specialists.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate all aspects of smokejumper loft operations.
• Responsible for formulating budget requirements for all loft operations and submits budget proposal for inclusion in the group annual work plan.
• Plan for and checks on the safety and welfare of the crew, and arranges communication and liaison with other units as required.
• Train smokejumper pilots in smokejumper operations.
• Formulate and develop plans, contract specifications, and schedules for well-precedent fire management operations.
• Maintain individual records of smokejumper utilization, training and experience throughout the group.
• Make on-the-ground decisions and controls the actions and decisions on fires of more than average complexity that have potential for resource damage.
• Inspect and maintain smokejumper aircraft, aircraft accessories and equipment, and pilots for fire readiness.
• Serve as smokejumper spotter/ mission coordinator.
• Coordinates and provides for retardant aircraft, helicopters, and other smokejumper aircraft.

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