Job Type Permanent
Salary Details $58,260 to $83,210 per year
Deadline Aug 12, 2021

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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