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On April 6, 2020, the Fire Management Board (FMB) established the Wildland Fire Medical and Public Health Advisory Team (MPHAT) to address medical and health-related issues specific to the interagency administration of mission critical wildland fire management functions under a COVID-19 modified operating posture.  The COVID-19 MPHAT is tasked with providing medical and public health expertise, advice, coordination, and collaboration with external subject matter experts and developing protocols and practices for all aspects of COVID-19 planning, prevention, and mitigation for wildland fire operations.  Guidance found on this page has been issued via FMB Memorandum. They may be updated as appropriate and necessary to respond to the evolving situations and work conditions surrounding COVID-19.

Responsibilities:

• May perform as crew chief or project manager for teams of other foresters involved in forest and woodland management.
• Plans and implements technical projects and performs leadership duties in support of forestry-oriented, multiple-use land management programs, including coordination of appropriate staff to accomplish the work.
• Administers long-range forest management programs, meets the objectives of the district/field/zone resource management plan, and provides solutions for technical, budgetary, staffing, and customer service needs related to forest management.
• Coordinates with partners from other Federal and State agencies, local governments, Tribes, and non-governmental organizations to integrate BLM forest management program with neighboring land managers and regional strategies.
• At the GS-09 level, the incumbent may be required to work in a less complex forestry program functional area with assignments that are more routine and conventional.

This is an open, continuous announcement. Vacancies are in the following locations:

• Andalusia, AL
• Brent, AL
• Double Springs, AL
• Heflin, AL

The responsibilities listed below are at the full performance level:

• Develop timber plans that protect soil water retention and reestablishment of the forest growth for a timber management program.
• Review silvicultural prescriptions to ensure compatibility with long-range timber management plans for a natural resource organization.
• Review and appraise timber resources to meet demand and future needs.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of timber sale contracts and related documents for a timber management program.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate the timber management plan with other resources and approved land management plans in support of a timber management program.
• Ensure integration of the timber management plan with other resources and activities for a timber sale program.
• Investigate reports of improper logging activities for a timber management program.
• Provide leadership to subordinate staff, setting goals, policies, and objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.

The Fire Management Crew Leader oversees a squad (4-8 Burn Crew Members) in wild land fire activities, as directed by a Burn Boss, or other command position. The Crew Leader participates in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. May perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.

As part of the Fire Management Crew Leader's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wild land fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short term federal employee).

To apply to position, submit application prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 10/23/20.

The Fire Management Technician (FMT) participates in wild land fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FMT will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. As part of the FMT’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wild land fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee).

To apply to position, submit application prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 10/23/20.

With multiple agencies/entities, groups and task forces all working to find solutions for operational concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the need for a space to share information is apparent. This forum serves as a platform to ask questions, as well as to share ideas, information, and solutions.