Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Logo
Position Title
Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire/Fuels)
Agency
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Announcement Number
ST-10227328-18-AG Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 28, 2018 to Sunday, October 28, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
(limit characters)
3. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

-OR-

Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
(limit characters)
4. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service, member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
 
(limit characters)
5. This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates.  Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.  

Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
 
(limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
(limit characters)
7. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
(limit characters)
8. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:

Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
(limit characters)
9. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

-OR-

Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect: 
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
(limit characters)
10. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,

• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
 
(limit characters)
11. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7). (limit characters)
1. Are you submitting Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to claim Indian Preference? Note: You must include your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
(limit characters)
Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a current and valid driver's license will be required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (limit characters)
2. Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?
(limit characters)
This position is a secondary-administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 8412 (d) (FERS). (limit characters)
3. Do you understand that you may meet the position qualifications requirements, but not meet special retirement coverage eligibility and in that case if selected will be placed in the regular retirement code?
(limit characters)
Selective Factor: This position requires a minimum of 90 days previous wildland firefighting experience which provided knowledge of the techniques, policies, and practices of wildland fire management. Wildland fires are categorized into two distinct types: 1) Wildfires - unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires; 2) Prescribed Fires - Planned ignitions. This description includes only fireline experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. (limit characters)
4. Do you have prior wildland firefighting experience as described above?
(limit characters)
This position is one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist - Moderate Complexity, and requires the following selective factors: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) or higher and Engine Boss (ENGB) or Crew Boss (CRWB) or Helicopter Manager (HMGB) or higher. You must provide a current copy of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) master record or other agency equivalent documentation which verifies you meet the required NWCG qualifications for this position when submitting your application. Please indicate which of the following qualifications or training certificates you possess: (limit characters)
5. Primary Core Requirement: I have held or currently hold the following NWCG qualification: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) or higher. I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
(limit characters)
6. Secondary Core Requirement: I have held or currently hold ONE of the following NWCG qualifications: Engine Boss (ENGB) or Crew Boss (CRWB) or Helicopter Manager (HMGB) or higher. I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
(limit characters)
You must meet the basic qualification requirement for GS-0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series positions in the Federal government. (limit characters)
7. Carefully read the following descriptions below, and select the one that best describes your education/experience to meet the basic qualification requirement. A copy of your college or university transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.
(limit characters)
8. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for a Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels), GS-9. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
(limit characters)
9. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for a Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels), GS-11. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
(limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Ensuring a Fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans is applied on a landscape basis.
(limit characters)
11. Establishing priorities for fire hazard reduction and fuels management based on minimizing damage and maximizing benefit and enhancement.
(limit characters)
12. Developing and selecting an appropriate alternative wildland fire strategy by considering the values to be protected.
(limit characters)
13. Reviewing and evaluating fuels management and fire use plans and prescriptions to achieve ecosystem and resource management objectives.
(limit characters)
14. Monitoring short and long term effects of planned and unplanned ignitions on the natural resources.
(limit characters)
15. Identifying research needs and the application of new technology.
(limit characters)
16. Serving on interagency committees, teams, or work groups dealing with fire management issues.
(limit characters)
17. Applying mobilization dispatch coordination methods.
(limit characters)
18. Providing advice and guidance in the implementation of policies and standards from higher authorities.
(limit characters)
19. Promote error resiliency and safe working practices and procedures.
(limit characters)
20. Incorporating latest technological advances in fire management and evaluating applicability to specific situations.
(limit characters)
21. Ensuring the fuels management program is in compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
(limit characters)
22. Providing leadership, coordination, and direction in the application of standards, methods, and guidelines for all fuels management program elements.
(limit characters)
23. Evaluating prescribed fire plans to ensure containment and identify contingencies if containment is not obtained.
(limit characters)
24. Directing all fuels management activities based on cost effectiveness and values to be protected.
(limit characters)
25. Coordinating operations with partnering agencies on developing landscape projects.
(limit characters)
26. Implementing current methodologies of monitoring fuels treatment effectiveness.
(limit characters)
27. Directing the budget process to assure balance in the organization at various levels of funding.
(limit characters)
28. Tracking obligations and expenditures in a financial system.
(limit characters)
29. Analyzing current plans and initiating changes or making recommendations to meet changing conditions within the limits of current or anticipated funding.
(limit characters)
30. Developing and implementing a communication plan.
(limit characters)
31. Briefing decision makers.
(limit characters)
32. Coordinating plans of action with affected cooperators.
(limit characters)
33. Ensuring wildland fire program information provided to audiences is accurate and timely.
(limit characters)
34. Communicating information to a diverse range of audiences.
(limit characters)
35. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
(limit characters)