This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/573341400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Natchez Trace Parkway, in the Fire Management Division.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 07/27/2020 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
07/13/2020 to 07/27/2020
$43,251 - $56,222 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
SE-1630-NATR-20-10848469-DE
573341400
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to All U.S. Citizens and CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles
Mississippi River Zone Fire Management - Lead Fire Effects Monitor
Serve a lead role in monitoring the ecological conditions for parks managed with prescribed fire within the Mississippi River Zone. Train and lead technicians in establishing and monitoring fire effects plots in a variety of fuel and vegetation types. Travel will be required to multiple parks to conduct routine monitoring. Navigates to plots via map, compass, and GPS. Identifies grasses, herbs, shrubs and trees to species. Organize and manage data archives; records field data; routinely performs error checking/quality control; produces maps and utilizes GIS technology. Prepares fire behavior monitoring reports. Work is conducted in the office and the field involving backpacking with a load over rough terrain, lifting moderately heavy items, bending and stooping for long periods, and occasionally working under inclement weather conditions. Serves in a qualified position under the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
The Fire Management zone encompasses much of Kentucky and Tennessee, all of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the western portion of the Florida panhandle. The ecological systems are varied stretching from the Cumberland Plateau to the Gulf of Mexico with oak/hickory forests, prairies/glades, and longleaf pine forests. This position serves an integral part of a fire management team and has a responsibility to develop, coordinate, and implement field activities for fire effects monitoring. Develops protocols that address fire management objectives, coordinates with fire and resource management personnel, and recommends solutions or alternatives not specified in the National Fire Monitoring Handbook or in the adopted park protocols. Assists ecologist in developing and implementing restoration activities to complement fire management treatments.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: In addition to working in an office/laboratory setting, the work involves walking, running, climbing, and backpacking with a load over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods; lifting moderately heavy items; bending and stooping for long periods; and working under occasionally inclement (i.e. cold, hot, snow, wind) weather conditions.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/27/2020:
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 apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/27/2020. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/573341400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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