Program Specialist (Wildland Fire Health and Wellbeing Coordinator)

Program Specialist (Wildland Fire Health and Wellbeing Coordinator) at Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary This position is located with the FWS, Headquarters, Assistant Director, National Wildlife Refuge System, Branch of Fire Management located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at The duty location is in Boise, Idaho. We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Participate in interagency efforts to develop all-encompassing firefighter wellness programs and adopt best practices for FWS Fire Management. Establish and maintain relationships with interagency partners (e.g., the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program, Forest Service Casualty Assistance Program/CISM program, and other DOI fire bureau programs). Facilitate the implementation of initiatives and augmenting efforts that promote health and wellness in the wildland fire community. Expand and develop the FWS wildland firefighter health and wellbeing program. Coordinate FWS firefighter behavioral and physical health training efforts. Represent FWS Fire Management on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Mental Health Subcommittee and other related groups. Coordinate fire related CISM and Peer Support efforts (e.g. attend monthly Interagency CISM calls, liaise with the FWS Peer Support program, expand the Peer Support 'fire cadre') Develop a FWS and/or interagency Family and Hospital Liaison program. Manage the DOI Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards program for FWS firefighters and lead efforts to develop and expand medical surveillance efforts for firefighters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as minimally qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Failure to provide required information on resume could result in ineligibility for consideration. For GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Progressively responsible experience that demonstrates ability to manage a behavioral health program and/or other health-related program(s) and develop and recommend behavioral health policy to higher levels of an organization. Holding a clinical or program management position in behavioral or mental health treatment programs. Serving as peer support or Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team leader or member, or equivalent mental health crisis support response model. Instructing and/or coordinating health and wellbeing training sessions. Participation in a medical standards or medical surveillance program. Ability to maintain confidential medical information. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Education Additional Information Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify): DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 85 based on the rating criteria used for this position. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) P.L. 114-47 allows certain current and former Federal employees under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. LMWFA eligibility requirements. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years. Must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the duration of the qualifying appointments. Must apply for a position while employed or within 2 years after separation If separated, must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance. Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority PLC eligibility requirements: Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period. Permanent Change in Station (PCS): Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See 'Other' section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to Permanent Change in Station (PCS). Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account