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Position Title: Forestry Technician (Fire) (Asst Engine Captain)
Agency: National Park Service
Announcement Number: NE-1612-SHEN-23-12104530-DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, September 8, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 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. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.

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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

This position is one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standards. This position has been categorized as a Light Engine Captain. Prior to entering the position, the applicant must possess all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (questions 1, 2).

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED.

1. IFPM NWCG Requirements (SELECTIVE FACTOR): This position has Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard requirements. Prior to entering the position, the applicant must possess/have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications/certifications requirements to be considered eligible for this position. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement by including a copy of the IQCS Master Record or equivalent in the application materials.)

A. I currently hold or have held NWCG qualification as FFT1.

B. I do not meet the NWCG qualification requirement listed above. I understand that I will not meet requirements to be considered for this position.

2. IFPM NWCG Requirement (SELECTIVE FACTOR): This position has Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard requirements. Prior to entering the position, the applicant must possess/have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification/certification requirement to be considered eligible for this position. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement by including a copy of the IQCS Master Record or equivalent in the application materials.)

A. I currently hold or have held NWCG qualification of S290 Intermediate Fire Behavior.

B. I do not meet the NWCG qualification requirement listed above. I understand that I will not meet requirements to be considered for this position.

3. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE (SELECTIVE FACTOR): This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) as a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter. Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57 for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veteran's preference eligible. Mark the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.

A. I am at least 18 years of age and I have not reached age 37.

B. I am 37 years of age or older and not currently in a special retirement position, but I qualify as preference eligible. Note: Provide the necessary documentation to support your veteran’s preference claim (e.g., copy of DD-214, Veterans Affairs Letter of compensable service-connected disability, Sf-15, etc.).

C. I am 37 years of age or older, and I have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement or firefighter position(s), which would permit retirement on or before the mandatory age of 57 for this type of position. Note: Provide documentation with your application (a copy of your SF-50s) that show the beginning and ending dates of your covered Federal service and hours per week worked.

D. I am 37 years of age or older and do not meet any of the above requirements. I understand that I will not meet requirements to be considered for this position.

4. BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR GS-06: Select the one statement that best describes the education/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Forestry Technician (Fire) (Engine Captain) work at the GS-06 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 level providing leadership and oversight of wildland fire suppression/management/control work as a seasoned, experienced firefighter on an engine, helitack, prescribed fire, or wildland fire module or on a hand crew.

B. I have completed at least one year of graduate level college education with a major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, wildland fire management, fire science or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. A copy of your transcripts is required.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above. You must include your college transcripts.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

5. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire, that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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