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Position Title
Training Specialist - Direct Hire Authority
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
FADHA-23-11973804-HM Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Application
1. My resume contains hours worked per week for each season and position held. For example, 1 year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. I understand that I will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not include hours worked per week. (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 will provide copies of required documents by the closing date of this announcement. These documents establish my eligibility and qualifications for this position. Examples: SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (non-award); DD-214 for VEOA consideration; transcripts if applicable. (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
6. I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible. (limit characters)
7. 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)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Training Specialist position with the Bureau of Land Management at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho. Please review your responses for accuracy PRIOR to the submission of your questionnaire responses. (limit characters)
1. This announcement will fill up to four vacancies. Three positions are Training Specialists who will serve as project leads for NWCG's Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort and one position is a Program Specialist who will assist in the management of incident position standards and coordinate subject matter expertise engagement for NWCG's Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. Please indicate which positions you would like to be considered: (limit characters)
2. I qualify for the GS-09 because: (limit characters)
3. I qualify for the GS-11 because: (limit characters)
4. 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) (limit characters)
5. Indicate the statement that best describes your ability to develop and implement fire training products, policies, and procedures. (limit characters)
6. I have made presentations defending recommendations to promote training program initiatives to the following audiences (limit characters)
7. Select the one response that best describes your experience with leading teams or work groups toward achieving training development goals. (limit characters)
8. Indicate the statement that best describes your skill in managing projects. (limit characters)
9. Select all statements that apply regarding your experience with project management. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your ability to explain the position of an organization as it relates to varied and conflicting points of view regarding fire training issues. (limit characters)
11. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience in presenting formal training: (limit characters)
13. Which of the following best describes your oral communication abilities and experience? (limit characters)
14. 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)