Kenneth Kempter
Supervisory Fire and Aviation Program Manager (GS-13)
San Dimas, CA
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Over 35 years of fire and emergency management experience. Qualified to manage complex emergency incidents as a Type 1 and 2 Incident Commander. Experience managing complex and rapidly evolving emergencies. Over 20 years of experience as a supervisor. Extensive budget, planning, and project management experience.
Memberships: International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA), and the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF).
Experience
2018
Jul
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Present
Supervisory Fire and Aviation Program Manager (GS-0301-13)
USDA Forest Service / San Dimas
- Interagency program management and coordination
- Supervision, performance management, and coaching
- Budget development and tracking
- Work assignments, scheduling, and quality control
- Leadership team member
- Fire, emergency management, and incident command - subject matter expert
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) subject matter expert
- COVID-19 workplace protection subject matter expert
2020
Mar
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2020
Dec
Acting Assistant Director - Temporary Promotion (GS-0301-14)
USDA Forest Service / San Dimas
- Deputy program executive and a principal advisor to the Washington Office - U.S. Forest Service
- National leadership, interagency coordination, and direction within the National Technology and Development Program
- Executive leadership team member
- Facilitated COVID-19 response, planning, and continuity of operations for the San Dimas Technology and Development Center
- NIMS/ICS Subject Matter Expert
2016
Jan
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2018
Jul
Fire and Fuels Project Manager (Fire Equipment Specialist) (GS-1670-12)
USDA Forest Service / San Dimas
- Project Leadership and Management
- Fire and Emergency Equipment Evaluation, Testing, and Specification
- Interagency Project Support
- Technical Assistance in Emergency Management
- NIMS/ICS Subject Matter Expert
2002
Jun
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2016
Jan
Battalion Chief - Asst. District Fire Management Officer (GS-0462-09)
USDA Forest Service / San Bernardino, CA
- Supervision, employee development, and performance management for five fire stations
- Interagency emergency response and incident command
- Instructed emergency management and incident command training
- Planned and led fuels management projects including prescribed fire and mechanical fuels treatments
2013
Oct
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2014
Feb
Division Chief - District Fire Management Officer - Temporary Promotion (GS-0462-11)
USDA Forest Service / San Fernando, CA
- Responsible for the management of a complex fire and emergency response program consisting of ten fire engines, two fire crews, seven fire prevention officers, and three battalion chiefs
- Incident command and management of complex incidents
- Budget development and tracking
- Employee supervision, coaching, and performance management
Education
2019
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2021
American Military University (AMU)
Master of Public Administration / Disaster Management
ENROLLED - Planned Graduation July 2021
2019
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2020
American Military University (AMU)
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management Executive Leadership
ENROLLED - Planned Graduation September 1, 2020
2017
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2019
American Military University (AMU)
Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
Graduated with Highest Honors - Summa Cum Laude
GPA - 3.90
Epsilon Pi Phi Emergency Management Honor Society
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