- Position Title
- Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire/Fuels-High Complex)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-FIRE-NOCR-PFFS-0911DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 18, 2020 to Monday, August 23, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
• 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.
2.
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.
• 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.
3.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 10 location(s).
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2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Please enter at least 3 Supervisory references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. THE RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirements for this position. Please select only one response.
2.
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?
3.
Have you successfully completed the Primary IFPM Core Requirement of NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) AND successfully completed the Secondary IFPM Core Requirement of NWCG Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) or Task Force Leader (TFLD)? OR have you successfully completed the Primary IFPM Core Requirement of Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) AND Secondary IFPM Core Requirement of Helibase Manager (HEBM)? 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.
Specialized Experience Requirements for GS-09 and GS-11 grade level.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform fire effects on cultural and natural resources at the GS-09 grade level. Experience claimed must be reflected in your resume.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform fire effects on cultural and natural resources at the GS-11 grade level. Experience claimed must be reflected in your resume.
In addition to fire program management, appropriate experience must have included either prescribed fire/fuels management - or - fire management operations as described below:
6.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience for the GS-09 grade level participating in prescribed fire/fuels management activities OR fire management operations as described below:.
7.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience for the GS-11 grade level participating in prescribed fire/fuels management activities OR fire management operations as described below:.
8.
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.