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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as a Fire Support (Range Aid/Technician) in Idaho.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select Idaho.
For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.
01/21/2020 to 02/04/2020
$13.32 - $16.73 per hour
GS 03 - 05
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required.
No
Temporary - The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position.
Full-time - These are full-time competitive service temporary seasonal positions; Not to Exceed 6 months. Hours may be extended up to 1730 hours.
Competitive
05
No
No
BLM-FIRE-2020-037-DE
557162600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.S. Citizens
A Fire Support (GS-03, Range Aid), performs repetitive and simple dispatch duties such as ensuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Dispatches equipment or supplies in accordance with established procedures. Prepares and edits fire time reports. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries. Checks information for completeness; resolves any discrepancies. Prepares and edits fire time reports following fire timekeeping regulations.
A Fire Support (GS-04, Range Technician), performs basic dispatch duties such as ensuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Prepares and edits fire time reports; keeping track of hours of work for fire crews. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries; checking for any issues. Assists the supervisor in tracking budgetary items.
A Fire Support (GS-05, Range Technician), oversees the timekeeper who enters fire time reports following fire. Answers inquiries from supervisors and employees regarding timekeeping regulations. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries; ensuring completeness, and proper forms are used. Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end required records, reports and summaries using established procedures. Processes and tracks travel for the fire organization.
Locations for these positions are:
Boise, ID
Idaho Falls, ID
Twin Falls District (Burley/Shoshone/Twin Falls, ID)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily performed in an office setting, but demands long hours of sitting and irregular shifts. Long periods of intense concentration and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels.
To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR
- 1 year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR
- a combination of education and experience described above.
To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include using electronic systems for data entry, record keeping, and completing reports or dispatch and timekeeping duties; OR
- 2 years of education above the high school level which included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of mathematics is creditable toward this requirement; OR
- an equivalent combination of the education and experience specified above.
To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples include fire support in timekeeping, resolving timekeeping issues, basic dispatching duties, and reviewing fire injury documents. OR
- successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with either; 1. a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a subject matter field directly related to the position; OR 2. at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours of mathematics is creditable. The level of the course work must have been equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program; OR
- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position.
For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.
**All Locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location.**
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: These positions are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. If applicable, the appointment will be subject to successful completion of the background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review will be made to ensure basic qualification requirements are met. Ratings are determined by your responses given to the job specific questions and validated with the information stated in your resume. If qualification requirements are met, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. An applicant’s category level could be changed due to KSA’s not being supported in one’s resume. Additionally, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) required to do the work of this position and must be supported in your resume.
GS-03
1. Ability to communicate sufficiently to work as a member of a team.
2. Ability to collect, enter, and relay data.
3. Ability to use electronic systems such as email, internet, and word processing programs.
GS-04
1. Ability to conduct basic dispatch duties while working as a member of a team.
2. Ability to collect, enter, and retrieve data.
3. Ability to use electronic systems to complete reports, records, and summaries.
GS-05
1. Ability to lead and ensure fire time reports are entered into time and attendance programs following established regulations.
2. Ability to collect individual fire injury forms and complete required reports and summaries.
3. Knowledge of employee pay and associated forms, processes, and regulations.
You MUST fax or upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Close Date.
**Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.
College transcripts - If you are qualifying using education above high school, you MUST submit a legible copy of your college transcripts.
Veteran Preference Documentation - If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you MUST submit evidence of eligibility. DD-214 MUST show character of service. Failure to submit a DD-214 which shows the character of service and other appropriate supporting documentation, if applicable, will result in NOT granting preference. Note: If you are still on active duty, contact the FIRES Help Desk for acceptable alternative documentation.
- 0-point Sole Survivorship preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
- 5-point preference - DD-214 which shows character of service or other documentation which proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
- 10-point preference - DD-214, SF-15, an official letter dated 1991 or later from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, or other appropriate source.
For further information, please refer to the "Veteran Information" link at the bottom of the screen.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP you MUST submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
* You only need to fax or upload documents that apply to you. For faxing and uploading instructions please click here.
You will not be contacted for additional information. If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the FIRES Help Desk.
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.
Applications must be received ON-LINE through USAJOBS. On-line applications must be submitted prior to 12:00AM (Midnight) Eastern Standard Time of the closing date of the announcement.
Step 1 – Register with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) and Create a Resume. You must build a resume with the USAJOBS Resume Builder or have an Uploaded Resume on your profile BEFORE applying. Your Resume MUST include the following information:
• From and To dates (month/year to month/year) for each season and position held. (Ex: 05/2018 - 11/2018)
• Work schedule (number of hours worked per week) for all seasons and positions held. One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hour per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not indicate hours per week.
• Grade level for each season and positions that were in the federal service.
• Duties for each of the seasons and positions held.
Step 2 – Review the Vacancy Announcement. Review the announcement thoroughly. The sections describe who is eligible to apply, what education and/or experience is required for the position, and which documents are needed for your application package.
Step 3 – Apply. Click the “APPLY” link on the right side of the vacancy announcement. This will direct you to the login page for USAJOBS. Select your USAJOBS resume to submit with your application and proceed through the application process answering all questions.
Step 4 - Supporting Documentation. If applicable, attach all required documents (refer to the “Required Documents” section of this vacancy announcement).
For detailed step-by-step instructions on How to Apply click here.
If applying online poses a hardship for you, or you do not have Internet access, contact the FIRES Help Desk for an application packet PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/557162600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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