Deputy Chief Officer Aviation Fuels and Fire Risk Management

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Provides national leadership for aviation operations, fuels management, and fire risk management programs. Providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure alignment with agency strategic goals and federal wildfire management priorities.

Establishes long-range strategic direction, formulates operational policies, and ensures that aviation operations and fuels management practices comply with statutory requirements, national safety standards, and interagency agreements.

Develops and implements national policies and procedures for hazardous fuels and prescribed fire programs, ensuring consistent application and adherence to statutory requirements and agency guidelines.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including other federal agencies, state and local governments, and tribal organizations, to ensure effective coordination and cooperation on aviation, fuels and fire risk management issues.

Provides expert counsel and executive decision support to the Chief Fire and Safety Officer and other senior leaders on matters related to aviation operations and fuels management, including risk management, safety, and environmental considerations.

Provides authoritative recommendations on policy issues, operational risks, budget allocation decisions, and resource deployment strategies.

Oversees the development and management of budgets, plans, and programs related to aviation, fuels and fire risk management, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with agency priorities.

No education requirement.