- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Wildland Firefighter)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-BITH-19-10470907-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 to Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
4.
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:
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.
- 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.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Forestry Technician (Fire), GS-0462-04 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position at the GS-04 level.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d). Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veterans preference eligible. Please select A, B, C or D below which best describes how you meet this requirement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Serve as a wildland firefighter in initial attack on uncontrolled fire incidents.
4.
Work as a wildland firefighter in extended wildland fire suppression situations.
5.
Work as a wildland firefighter on an engine crew.
6.
Work as a wildland firefighter on a helitack crew.
7.
Work as a wildland firefighter on a hand crew.
8.
Construct fire lines.
9.
Perform fire ignition (e.g., burnout, prescribed fire ignition).
10.
Use water in wildland fire suppression/control operations.
11.
Operate engine or portable pumps.
12.
Perform hose lays.
13.
Use firefighting hand-tools to include: Pulaskis, shovels, McLeods, axes etc.
14.
Use chainsaws and perform basic maintenance (cleaning; oiling; tightening, sharpening, and replacing chains).
15.
Use chainsaws in complex and hazardous situations.
16.
Use and adjust portable pumps.
17.
Recondition hand tools to include replacing handles.
18.
Perform equipment maintenance and readiness preparation.
19.
Store and inventory fire supplies and equipment.
20.
Accomplish emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment.
21.
Ensure needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
22.
Maintain and repair fire tools, chainsaws, portable pumps, and a variety of other fire equipment.
23.
Use appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments for effective use of water and additives.
24.
Gather and consider information on location, topography, forest types, fuel types and fuel alignment in relation to fire location
25.
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret basic map nomenclature.
26.
Work with paper maps, digitized maps, GPS units and compass.