OUTREACH NOTICE Northern Rockies Regional Fire Training & Workforce Development Program Specialist (GS-0301-12) Region 1 Forest Service, Northern Rockies Training Center (NRTC) will soon be advertising to fill a permanent full-time Fire Training position in Missoula, Montana. Applicants desiring further information should contact Greg Morris at (406) 329-3296 office, (406 830-6304 work cell). If you are interested, please complete the attached Outreach Response Form and send via email to Greg Morris at [email protected] by February 7, 2014. THE POSITION The incumbent will be responsible for oversight and management of the training center. The Northern Rockies Training Center is responsible for interagency Wildland fire and prescribed fire training, providing training in all incident management and response as well as leadership courses. Primarily the NRTC focuses on 300 & 400 level courses as well as some select 200 level and National level courses. In addition, the center hosts a variety of additional training courses and workshops. The Fire Training Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of courses at the NRTC. In addition, this position supervises 4-5 interagency training specialist and staff support. This position also has duties as the Workforce Development specialist for the Region 1 Forest Service employees. Works independently with Forest within the region to ensure the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) database is current and up-to-date based upon current training records and task book completions. Use database to determine current workforce capability and future workforce needs. This position is also the Forest Service Regional Training Officer as well as the Geographic Area Training Representative. Travel- Incumbent will be required to travel 2-3 times per year for National level meetings; more frequent travel may be required within the Geographic Area to support field units. What we are looking for in a Candidate: This position operates in a fully integrated interagency environment and provides professional training services to several federal, state and local government agencies. The position requires the ability to design and develop a professional level training delivery system across a large geographical area. Have experience in upper level course development, delivery and coordination. Experience managing people and working with a multiple of agencies to meet their needs. Be innovative and creative, we are looking for someone to look for new cost-effective ways of delivering professional level training courses across a large geographic area that serves multiple agencies. DUTY STATION SPECIFICS Northern Region, Forest Service, Fire & Aviation Management located at the Aerial Fire Depot (AFD), Missoula, MT. The AFD is located about 7 miles west of downtown Missoula, MT and is adjacent to the Missoula International Airport. ABOUT THE AREA Missoula, Montana draws people from diverse backgrounds. Missoula is nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana. This scenic city is bustling with activity, as western Montanas regional source for business, culture, medical services, retail, and entertainment. There are endless opportunities for fishing, thousands of miles of trails, and plenty of guides and shops to clue you in on the hot spots. With an area population of more than 70,000, Missoula has what youd expect to find in a big city--a wide range of hotels, restaurants, shops and galleries, several museums, a ballet company, live theater and a symphony. Its also home to The University of Montana, laid-back coffee houses, historic bars and cozy bookstores. As a natural outdoor playground its unparalleled, and yet Missoula is one of the most dynamic cultural centers in the Northwest. Missoula is a major retail and medical hub in Western Montana and claims one of the nations highest doctor to patient ratios. Missoula serves a trade area in excess of 300,000 and therefore, has more amenities and services than most cities of its size. The foundations of Missoulas economic base are tourism, wood and paper products, Federal Government, motor carriers and the University. There is a great diversity of neighborhoods and residential settings within the community and surrounding area ranging from urban to very rural. +Additional Information: If you would like additional information about the city of Missoula, you can contact the Missoula Chamber of Commerce at (406) 543-6623. Extensive additional information on the Missoula area can be found on the internet at missoula OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM Please respond by February 7, 2014 If you are interested in the Northern Rockies Regional Fire Training and Workforce Development position, please complete this form and send it via email to Greg Morris at [email protected] Position Title/Series/Grade: Northern Rockies Regional Fire Training and Workforce Development Program Specialist (GS-0301-12) Location: Northern Rockies Coordination Center, Aerial Fire Depot, Missoula, MT PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name:________________________________________________ Date:_________________________ E-Mail Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________ Current Position (Title/Series/Grade if applicable):__________________________ Current Agency or Employer and Location:_______________________________________________________ If not a current permanent federal employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following special authorities? ____ Schedule A (Person with Disabilities) ____ Veterans Readjustment ____ Veterans w/30% Compensable Disability ____ Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 ____ Former Peace Corps Volunteer ____ Pathways Program (Students and Recent Graduates) ____ Other _____________________________________ Thank you for your interest in our vacancy.
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