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Position Title
Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
20-FIRE-R6-10857527-G-TW Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 13, 2020 to Friday, July 31, 2020
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)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
 
 
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3. Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?  (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?  (limit characters)
5. Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised? (limit characters)
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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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 is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and: 

• 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 single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level 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 whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
  
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.  Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked.  Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited.  Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
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8. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee AND

• has reinstatement eligibility; AND 
• has not held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
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Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee AND  

• has reinstatement eligibility; AND 
• has held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
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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,
• eligible for veterans' preference?

Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit  a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
 
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to the following minimum qualifications question, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. (limit characters)
1. Do you have a minimum 90 days experience performing on the line wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions AND do you have this experience documented with specific dates in your work history/resume?
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2. Have you successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) -AND- the secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) -OR- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)? Or have you successfully completed the pathway 2 primary NWCG Core Requirement of Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) AND secondary NWCG core requirement of Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)? A copy of the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training document) which contains documented proof certification or attainment of this requirement must be attached to the application.
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3. Have you successfully completed the NWCG additional required training of M581?
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Specialized Experience Requirements for GS-11 level. (limit characters)
4. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and requirements for the GS-11 level of this GS-0301 Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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Specialized Experience Requirements for GS-12 level. (limit characters)
5. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and requirements for the GS-12 level of this GS-0301 Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Develop techniques and methods to solve fire management problems in fire and aviation management programs.
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7. Prepare local policies and objectives on the unit's land management goals and targets for the fire season.
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8. Assist the Fire Management Officer (FMO) in directing the unit's fire and aviation management program for fire prevention.
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9. Assist the Fire Management Officer (FMO) in creating standard procedures for a fire and aviation management program.
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10. Responsible for maintaining a fire training program on the unit to ensure the workforce can meet existing and anticipated demands.
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11. Provide technical guidance on resource policies for review by higher authorities.
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12. Negotiate cooperative suppression agreements with resource specialist in related fields.
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13. Provide advice to leadership on wildland fires according to the forest plan and agency policies.
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14. Recommend disbursement of funding for fire facilities and equipment to the fire management officer.
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15. Negotiate operating plans with federal, tribal, state and local agencies for cooperative fire protection agreements.
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16. Negotiate cooperative suppression agreements for the management of wildland fires and other wildland situations
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17. Utilize recruitment authorities to maintain a skilled workforce for the fire and aviation program.
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18. Recommend budget changes to the Fire Management Officer (FMO) for funding the unit's annual fire management budget.
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19. Represent the unit at multi-agency coordinating groups to coordinate responses during fire and all-risk incidents.
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20. Provide knowledge in fire management for negotiating contracts for assorted fire or wildland services.
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21. Coordinate short and long range fire management programs to achieve goals consistent with the policy and direction
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22. Monitor the disbursement of emergency funds to ensure application of established financial standards.
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23. Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
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24. Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
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25. Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
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26. Develop long and short range strategies for fire emergency incidents.
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27. Coordinate pre-planned responses to local wildland incidents with interagency partners.
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28. Review fire management plans for technical soundness in accordance with regional and national policies.
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29. Provide advice to leadership on a course of action for fire incidents according to plans and policies.
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30. Recommends alternative fire suppression strategies to the fire management officer for the fire and aviation program.
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31. Coordinate the use of fire and aviation management personnel with funding to meet the unit's targets in fuels and vegetation management.
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32. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity. (limit characters)
33. Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.  (limit characters)
34. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
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35. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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