Employer: USDA Forest Service, Washington Office

Location: to be determined after candidate selection

Application deadline: Wednesday, January 17, 2023

Full position description and application instructions

Summary:

• Serve as a liaison with partners and stakeholders helping to formulate national program policies and guidance, developing materials that communicate the intent and importance of the program.
• Provide leadership, subject matter expertise and/or guidance in the management of the National Wildfire Prevention Program.
• Develop and implement program policies, guidelines, standards and plans regarding the reduction of human caused wildfires and emerging wildfire prevention issues while maintaining program priorities.
• Coordinate wildfire prevention programs and plans with other resource management functions as well as other Federal, State, and local officials and non-government organizations
• Prepare and/or assess or provide recommendations on the development and execution of caused-focused wildfire prevention programs to ensure their accomplishment and compliance within applicable guidelines.
• Assist with the planning, development, and management of strategic plans and accomplishment tracking tools.