- Position Title
- Natural Resources Specialist (Fuels)-Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-23-12118754-AE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Tuesday, October 3, 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?
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.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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" & "Required Documents" sections and understand that failure to submit any required documents may result in my being found not qualified.
4.
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.
5.
I understand that this position has a positive education requirement and that I must submit a copy of my college transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades with my application package in order to be considered for this position. I also understand that if selected for this position, I will be requested to provide official college transcripts to the servicing human resources office prior to appointment.
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.
7.
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.
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 possess a valid State driver's license.
2.
I meet the basic requirement because:
3.
I qualify for the GS-09 level because:
4.
I qualify for the GS-11 level because:
5.
Select all of the statements that best describe your experience integrating fire and fuels management information with other natural resource management programs.
6.
Select the natural resources management program areas where you have professional expertise and provided advice to land managers:
7.
Identify the professional work related to natural resource management that you have performed on the job:
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience using written and oral communications to convey technical information and messages to interagency fire personnel, contractors, research scientists, management officials at the regional and/or national level (or equivalent).
9.
Select all the areas in Fuels Management that you consider yourself an expert.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in assessing environmental effects and determining mitigation measures for actions that impact natural resources.
11.
Select the treatments used in fuels reduction and vegetation manipulation listed below that you have knowledge of specification requirements or experience in project design.
12.
Indicate the statement that best describes your skill in implementing the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
13.
Select all of the statements that best describe your knowledge of wildland fire science and related science in other disciplines.
14.
Identify the specialized work related to land use planning, environmental analysis, and project coordination that you have performed on the job.
15.
Select all of the following that best describe your experience assisting with monitoring project designs and analysis of data.
16.
Identify the types of contracts with which you have experience.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience, education or training in fire rehabilitation plans and processes (i.e., ecological considerations, BAER teams, budget, timelines).
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.