- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Fire)(Helicopter Crew Supervisor) - Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-22-11666199-BT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to Tuesday, October 25, 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?
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Survey
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
I have read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections (i.e. submitted verification of enrollment and/or a letter from an accredited U.S. educational institution that reflects current enrollment), and understand that failure to submit any required documents may result in my being found not qualified.
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.
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.
6.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
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.
1.
I have a minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience. Wildland firefighting experience is defined as on-the-line wildland firefighting experience gained through containment, control, suppression, or use of wildland fire. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. The two types of wildland fire are wildfire and prescribed fire. (See announcement for further definition)
2.
I am currently qualified as an Incident Commander, Type 4 (ICT4) or higher; AND Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB); AND Helibase Manager (HEBM). I will provide a copy of my IQCS report (Red Card), fire experience, and training records.
3.
I possess a valid current State driver's license.
4.
I qualify for the GS-9 because:
5.
Select all of the statements from below that best describe your supervisory responsibilities and experience:
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in functioning as a fully qualified fire helicopter crew supervisor in wildland fire operations:
7.
Establish work priorities for subordinate staff members:
8.
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:
9.
Select the statement that describes your experience supervising crewmembers during wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations.
10.
Identify the work you have been responsible for in fighting wildland fires:
11.
Select each of the following that describe your experience representing the Contracting Officer (CO) for all technical and administrative contract matters. (Choose all that apply)
12.
Select all of the statements that describe your experience in performing field inspections for helicopters to support the accomplishment of resource/fire objectives.
13.
I have previous experience as a Helicopter Manager per the Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG).
14.
I have experience supervising helicopter operations.
15.
I have instructed on-the-job training in the following areas and/or for the following positions:
16.
I have experience performing the following tasks (select all that apply):
17.
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.