Meteorologist at Bureau of Land Management in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Div. of Fire Ops, Preparedness & Suppression Branch located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found at We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the national management of weather processing systems utilized by fire weather meteorologists at geographical area coordination centers. Directs national training program for geographical area fire weather meteorologists. Collects and analyzes national fire weather forecast verification data from the Geographical Area Fire Weather Program Managers. Serves as a Fire Weather Program lead for the federal wildland fire agencies at the NIFC for the express purpose of ensuring the continued availability and adequacy of a viable fire weather products. Provides technical advice and guidance in fire weather meteorology and climatology to the NICC manager and staff as well as fire management personnel in five Federal wildland fire agencies in two executive departments. Participates in the formulation and establishment of national interagency policy, standards, and guidelines for fire weather management. Develops national interagency program coordination for fire weather products, services and monitoring systems sufficient to establish baseline information to serve as the basis for improvements in the fire weather program. In partnership with geographic area fire weather program managers provides expert advice and consultation to the National Multi-Agency Coordinating (NMAC) Group concerning fire weather issues. Monitors and advises Federal wildland fire agencies on quality control activities for the express purpose of ensuring the integrity of weather observations provided by and for the wildland fire agencies. Conducts national analyses to determine adequacy of skill and knowledge levels of wildland fire users and identifies shortages. Promotes proper usage by federal wildland fire agency personnel of all available weather services and information to ensure that meteorological and climatological information is being effectively utilized. Coordinates with research scientists to identify research needs in the 'science' of fire weat To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account