National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Operations Branch Director

OPBD decorative banner: photos depicting OPBD position. OPBD Position Description: The Operations Branch Director (OPBD), when present, is responsible for implementing the portion of the IAP applicable to the assigned Branch.

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OPBD Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)

Physical Fitness Level: Moderate

Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods. Individuals usually set their own work pace.

These Positions Maintain Currency For OPBD

  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)

OPBD Maintains Currency For These Positions

  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
  • Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

  • None

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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