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Position Title: Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Operations Technician)
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: CADHA-23-11783918-GC Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, January 6, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Bishop, CA

B. Lee Vining, CA

C. Topaz, CA

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. This is an IFPM position Wildland Fire Operations Specialist - Moderate Complexity with two (2) qualifying Pathways: Please carefully choose your answer below.

A. I meet PATHWAY#1 because I have held or currently hold the following NWCG qualifications: TFLD (Task Force Leader) and ICT3 (Incident Commander Type 3) or RXB2 (Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2. I will provide a copy of my IQCS Master Record or a copy of my Red Card.

B. I meet PATHWAY#2 because I have held or currently hold the following NWCG qualifications: HEBM (Helibase Manager) and ICT3 (Incident Commander Type 3). I will provide a copy of my IQCS Master Record or a copy of my Red Card.

C. I do not meet any of the above. I do not qualify for this job.

2. I have at least 90 Days of Wildland Firefighting Experience that meets the definition of wildland fire found in the job posting.

A. Yes.

B. No.

3. I currently possess a valid state driver's license.

A. Yes.

B. No.

4. I qualify for the GS-08 because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07, or equivalent, as defined in the job posting and have outlined this experience on my resume.

B. I have earned a directly related master’s degree, or at least two years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a directly related master’s degree.

C. I have a combination of education and experience meeting the above requirements.

D. I do not meet any of the above.

5. I qualify for the GS-09 because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience at the GS-08, or equivalent, as defined in the job posting and have outlined this experience on my resume.

B. I have earned a directly related master’s degree, or at least two years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a directly related master’s degree.

C. I have a combination of education and experience meeting the above requirements.

D. I do not meet any of the above.

6. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.

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