Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning Specialist)

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level. Coordinates review of plans developed in the region to ensure that they reflect national, regional, and local management goals, requirements, and strategic objectives related to fire and aviation management. Evaluates the technical aspects and effectiveness of existing wildland fire and aviation management programs and provides recommended changes or initiatives to improve the overall efficiency and success of the programs. Provides advice and guidance in adaptation of policies, standards, methods, and guidelines received from national and regional levels to local conditions. Maintains open communication with interagency and intra-agency partners involved in the fire planning process. Provides regional input utilizing analytical tools for regional, national forest and grassland fire management planning and budgeting.