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Position Title
Forestry Technician (Fire) (Engine Captain) - Direct Hire Authority
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
FADHA-22-11433543-CGR Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 18, 2022 to Friday, April 29, 2022
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. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 10 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Survey Questions
1. I have satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested. (limit characters)
2. My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year) and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement. (limit characters)
3. I consent to the release of information about my ability and fitness for Federal employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to investigators, human resource specialists, and other authorized employees or representatives of the Federal Government. I understand that for some other sources of information, a separate specific release may be needed, and I may be contacted for such a release at a later date. (limit characters)
4. I have read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" sections and understand that failure to submit any required documents may result in my being found not qualified. (limit characters)
5. My resume contains hours worked per week for each position and/or season of experience held. I understand that failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported in your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. I possess a valid current State driver's license.
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2. I have held or currently hold the NWCG qualification Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) or higher AND Single Resource Boss-Engine (ENGB) or higher AND S-211 "Portable Pumps and Water Use." I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement. (limit characters)
3. As indicated in the announcement, this position is a Primary position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Select the statement that best describes how you meet the age and/or service requirements. (limit characters)
4. I qualify for the GS-07 because: (limit characters)
5. I qualify for the GS-08 because: (limit characters)
6. Select all of the statements from below that best describe the type of work you have led: (limit characters)
7. Indicate your level of experience, education or training as it relates to your knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience and/or education in analyzing and predicting fire behavior: (limit characters)
9. Identify the assignments you have been given while working with an engine crew: (limit characters)
10. I have performed the following tasks when responding to wildland fire incidents (limit characters)
11. From the following, select the statement that best describes your ability to maintain and repair firefighting vehicles and tools, to ensure proper handling and use during a wildland firefighting operations. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments. (limit characters)
13. Please choose all of the following that you have performed as a supervisor. (limit characters)
14. Indicate the level of your experience, education and training as it relates to working on prescribed burns: (limit characters)
15. Indicate duties you have performed in support of fire planning: (limit characters)
16. Indicate level of experience providing wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire training and guidance to firefighters: (limit characters)
17. From the following list select all the areas you have experience working in. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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)