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This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. A certificate will only be issued upon the location's request, once they have a need to fill position(s). Cut off dates are identified in the How to Apply section.
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA
This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. A certificate will only be issued upon the location's request, once they have a need to fill position(s). Cut off dates are identified in the How to Apply section.
All U.S. Citizens – Open to the Public; No previous Federal Service is required. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
- Drives and operates a wildland fire engine.
- Performs and directs others in operating wildland fire engine.
- Gathers data and considers information when responding to wildland fire incidents.
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of wildland fire engine.
- Performs hazardous fuel reductions projects and project work such as road and trail maintenance.
- Assists higher level workers in range research efforts.
- Assists in preparation of hazardous fuels treatment plans and burn plans.
- Works with local homeowners to educate and mitigate potential wildland fire threats.
Physical Demands: Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance, and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of heavy items.
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions.
This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The MEA for this position shall not exceed age 37. Please include a government issued document indicating your date of birth.
If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application may result in loss of consideration.
If over the MEA and you are not a Veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims.
Passage of a pre-employment physical is required. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous position.
THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION in accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department’s Drug Free Workplace Program. Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You must possess and maintain a valid automobile driver's license and may be required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). *NOTE: If location requires possession of a CDL for a specific engine type, the following will apply: This is a Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. If the selectee for the position does not currently occupy a CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position, he/she will be required to submit to and receive a negative test result prior to appointment. A positive drug or alcohol test result may be grounds for denying final placement into this position. The incumbent will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing and that he/she may also undergo reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.
To qualify for the GS-06 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: on-the-line wildland fire experience serving as a senior crewmember of an engine or hand crew, performing fire engine operations.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
GS-06: 18 semester hours of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.
Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement.
This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at www.ifpm.nifc.gov.
Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.
1) This position is a Primary Firefighter position and is subject to a maximum entry age (MEA). The MEA is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Applicants must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment, unless proof is provided of prior Federal service in another primary covered position, or you are a preference eligible veteran.
2) To meet IFPM requirements for this position, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required):
A) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), AND;
B) S-290 “Intermediate Fire Behavior”
* You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the cut off date in which you submitted your application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by Human Resources to determine your eligibility for Federal employment and your qualification for this position specifically.
Because this vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis.
The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) required to do the work of this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (KSA's and other characteristics). You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the following competencies/KSA's:
KSA 1 - Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires.
KSA 2 - Knowledge of wildland fire management techniques and engine operations.
KSA 3 - Knowledge of prescribed fire techniques.
KSA 4 - Skill in oral and written communication.
KSA 5 - Ability to serve as a working leader over crew members.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume MUST list your education and work experience including (1) dates (mm/yy) of each employment, with (2) the number of hours worked per week, and (3) salary information. Civil service employees must provide their current OPM title, series, and grade. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Submitting Required Documents: You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile. Do not use both options.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time of each cut-off date you wish to be considered for, to include the closing date.
If you are determined to be eligible and qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Applicants should monitor their status for positions by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items:
1) Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2) Your resume; and 3) Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
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Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time of each cut-off date you wish to be considered for to include the final closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the Human Resources Office at blm_fa_nifc_hr_external@blm.gov. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e., you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
This is an open continuous announcement for a Forestry Technician (Fire), for the locations listed at the top. Open continuous announcements collect applications over the course of several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Recruitment will continue through the closing date to fill positions as they become vacant. Certificates of eligibles will continue to be issued only as the need occurs. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the cut-off date. Applicant referrals to selecting officials will be made from among well-qualified candidates, and will be determined based on the applicant pool available at each cut-off date. It is to your advantage to apply early in the recruitment process. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. The first cut off date will be December 27, 2019. All required documentation must be received by 11:59 P.M. Eastern time of each cut-off date to be considered for referral. The remaining Cut-off dates will be:
If you are determined to be eligible and qualified, you may be referred to the location(s) you selected in the vacancy question during the application process. You can check your application status by logging into "My Account" on USAJOBS. You will only be notified through e-mail when you are referred; no other notifications will be sent.
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