Donald Shoemaker
Carson City
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven fire, fuels, and resource management professional with extensive operational and supervisory expertise across diverse environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources efficiently, and coordinate interagency operations while overseeing critical administrative processes, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Excels in high-pressure situations, leveraging strong situational awareness and goal-oriented communication to achieve objectives. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that drives operational success and enhances team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Assistant Fire Management Officer (GW-0456-10)
Bureau of Land Management – Carson City District
01.2025 - Current
- Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to fire personnel and support staff.
- Serve as primary Duty Officer for resource requests, incident response, and accountability.
- Lead personnel and operations during wildland fire and emergency response incidents.
- Mentor, coach, and develop employees to achieve performance goals and professional growth.
- Oversee hiring, training, and professional development for temporary and career staff.
- Deploy personnel, equipment, and resources efficiently across local, state, and national operations.
- Coordinate interagency partnerships and pre-season planning meetings.
- Manage staffing, training, and operational scheduling during fire seasons.
- Develop and implement Employee Performance Plans (EPPs) and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Oversee hiring, recruitment events, and temporary staffing for seasonal and career employees.
- Manage budgets, purchase requests, reconciliation, and other administrative processes.
- Develop and maintain relationships with cooperators, stakeholders, and interagency partners.
- Coordinate pre-season meetings and wildfire preparedness activities with partners.
- Serve as technical reviewer for fuels management and resource protection projects.
- 40+ hrs per week
Fire Operations Technician (GW-0456-10)
Bureau of Land Management –Carson City District/ Bishop Field Office
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Led personnel and equipment, ensuring resource availability and operational readiness.
- Coordinated interagency agreements, emergency response, and training programs.
- Administered IQCS for fire and non-fire personnel, including certifications and taskbooks.
- Implemented prescribed fire projects for fuels reduction and habitat improvement (RXB2).
- Participated in state and national readiness reviews; received high accolades.
- Ensured facilities complied with safety policies; awarded STAR Award for top compliance.
- Evaluate operational needs, resource allocation, and staffing requirements for current and upcoming fire seasons.
- Process purchases requests, reconcile budgets, and track expenditures for fire operations.
- Coordinate pre-season meetings and fire preparedness exercises with interagency partners.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver wildland fire training courses, including engine operations, crew supervision, and safety courses.
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, cooperators, and community partners.
- 40+ hrs per week
Education
AA - General Education
Cerro Coso Community College
10.2024
Rangeland Ecology 401
University of Nevada – Reno
04.2026
Skills
- Fire Leadership: DIVS, ICT3, RXB2, STEN, STCR, TFLD, SOFL, CRWB, ENGB, FIRB, OSC 2(t)
- Operational: FAL2, HEQB, ENOP, UTV Operator, Prescribed Fire Implementation
- Administrative: Hiring, Training, Budget Management, Performance Planning and Networking
- Technical: CDL, Fabrication/Welding, Equipment Oversight
Awards and Accomplishments
All performance ratings for entire career have been exceeds expectations or higher., FY 2018: Quality Step increase Exceptional performance rating, FY 2019: Quality Step increase Exceptional performance rating, FY 2022,2023,2024 State Directors Award for Recruitment and Retention Group, FY 2018 STAR Award for CASHE Safety Audit and National Readiness Review, Best maintained fire facility in California., 2023- Assisted Missoula fire research laboratory in fire whirl experiment in New Zealand, 2019- Prescribed fire training exchange Andalucía, Spain
Timeline
Acting Assistant Fire Management Officer (GW-0456-10)
Bureau of Land Management – Carson City District
01.2025 - Current
Fire Operations Technician (GW-0456-10)
Bureau of Land Management –Carson City District/ Bishop Field Office
07.2020 - 01.2025
Rangeland Ecology 401
University of Nevada – Reno
AA - General Education
Cerro Coso Community College