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There will be an on-site hiring event at the Four Points by Sheraton at 5101 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, on Feb 22 & Feb 23 from 9:00 AM thru 3:00 PM daily. At the on-site event you will have an opportunity to apply, speak with selecting officials & be interviewed for your desired positions. You are encouraged to apply on-line prior to attending the event.
Learn more about this agency02/19/2020 to 02/21/2020
$26,587 - $60,857 per year
GS 03 - 07
Many vacancies in the following locations:
No
50% or less - Frequent travel will be required during peak fire activity.
Yes—Travel and relocation expenses may be offered for some locations, but are not guaranteed. For locations not offering travel and relocation expenses, any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Permanent - Appointments are permanent and will either work year-round or seasonally (6-9 months a year)
Multiple Schedules - All positions are full-time (40 hours weekly). Some positions are year-round and others may be career-seasonal working only 6-9 months each year.
Competitive
07 - Positions at some locations may not have promotion potential. Some positions may be filled at the full-performance level, others may be filled at a lower grade with promotion potential.
No
Yes
DOI-FIRE-2020-001-DHA
559817800
There will be an on-site hiring event at the Four Points by Sheraton at 5101 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, on Feb 22 & Feb 23 from 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM daily. At the on-site event you will have an opportunity to speak with selecting officials and be interviewed for your desired positions. You are encouraged to apply on-line prior to attending the event.
If you plan on attending the on-site event and you do not apply online prior to the event you must bring with you a resume, college transcripts if applicable, and any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Online applications will be accepted only through February 21, 2020, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Thereafter applications will be only accepted at the hiring event.
In order to receive consideration, you must follow the information in the "How to Apply" section and submit your application by either 1) via the USAJOBS online process or 2) by applying at the on-site hiring event.
This is a multi-agency, multiple locations and grades announcement/public notice. Not all locations will be hiring for all grades and locations shown.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within DOI, through shared recruiting activities. Your application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. We may make additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at DOI. There is no option to opt-out as your information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of DOI.
NOTE on 'Location negotiable after selection': I may be contacted to be considered for position(s) in any geographic location within the United States that meets operational and mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-03 Forestry Aid) performs assignments as a wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack; construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04 Forestry Technician) is a skilled wildland firefighter. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
A Senior Wildland Firefighter (GS-05 Forestry Technician) is a senior wildland firefighter performing all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) serves on an Engine, Fuels, or Prescribed fire crew performing various duties. On an Engine crew, drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. On a Prescribed crew, operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires and wildland fire use. On a Fuels crew, monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires. Collects fire data such as fuel loading, tree stand density, fuel moisture, maps projects, weather, and maintains records.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07) On a Prescribed crew, operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires and wildland fire use. Collects fire data such as fuel loading, tree stand density, fuel moisture, maps projects, weather, and maintains records. Assists in the planning of prescribed fires projects and hazardous fuels projects. Directs the use of specialized firing equipment (e.g. fuses, drip torches, flares, and terra torch).
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 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, applicant cannot have reached age 37 at the time of appointment. 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 positions.
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.
For certain positions being filled by this announcement, you may be required to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License.
You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
For positions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Form BIA 4432, a form used to document Indian Preference, must be submitted along with the application.
To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor:
To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor:
Selective Factor for the GS-03 and GS-04: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, this is a Primary Firefighter position and is subject to the 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.
To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
Selective Factors for GS-05, 06 and 07: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have meet the following to be considered eligible.
For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.
If hired in the Excepted service with Indian Preference a 2 year trial period may be required.
If hired in competitive service a 1 year Probationary period may be required.
Some locations may authorize travel and relocation expenses. For offices not authorizing travel and relocation expenses, travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
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 exceed minimum qualifications for this position.
Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL, you may be given priority consideration.
This position may require regular and recurring overtime and shift work during fire season.
FACT SHEET for Fire & Law Enforcement Positions: Information on Special Retirement.
General Schedule Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS) was used, salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. Please refer to the Salary Tables link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/general-schedule/
Note: New appointment shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise.
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.
Some offices may require you obtain and maintain a Class B CDL in accordance with state requirements.
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). Your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the following competencies/KSA's:
GS-03
1. Ability to work as a member of a team under stressful and adverse operating conditions.
2. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to build and control fireline.
3. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
GS-04
1. Knowledge of standard fire program requirements, tactics and suppression methods in containment and control of wildland fires.
2. Knowledge of operations and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.
3. Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuels.
GS-05
1. Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildland fires.
2. Knowledge of operations and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.
3. Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuels.
GS-06
1. Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildland fires.
2. Ability to relay assignments, set work priorities and provide instructions.
3. Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuels.
GS-07
1. Ability to manage a diverse workforce.
2. Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildland fires.
3. Knowledge of the organization and the function of cooperative interagency fire organizations such as federal, state and local governments.
You MUST upload or fax "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.
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. For faxing and uploading instructions please click here.
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 by the closing date of the announcement.
You will not be contacted for additional information. If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the FIRES Help Desk.
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.
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.
If you are applying online, you must following the instructions below. If you are not able to apply on-line, you can apply at the on-site hiring event on February 22 and 23.
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:
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 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.
This announcement will be used in conjunction with the on-site hiring event on February 22 and 23 in Bakersfield, California to make selections from. If you are not attending the on-site event, you may be contacted during the event to participate in an interview with selecting officials.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/559817800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is looking for employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following types of crews: Engine; Prescribed; Fuels. For more information on Crew Types, click here.
This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire.