Job Summary

These positions will serve as the Administrative Officer (Geographic Area Assistant Chief of Support Services), GS-0341-14, within several Geographic Areas of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). Please see Duties section for more information on the Geographic Areas. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.

Job Description

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Only experience and education obtained by 05/08/2026 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 Qualifications Requirement for the GS-14 level: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following: performing the full range of duties involved in the development and review of a variety of administrative functions and programs such as: facilities management, property management, fleet management, incident business management, fire contract administration, personnel administration, claims administration and budget; planning and directing administrative functions, programs and projects for a wildland fire program; and applying wildland fire administrative management principles and practices, including planning, programming, and budgeting guidelines and processes. 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. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.