- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Wildland Firefighter) INDEFINITE
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FAPTHWYS-24-12235265-KD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 8, 2023 to Monday, January 8, 2024
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.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
3.
Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
4.
Pathways Career Internship: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- You must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on a full- or half-time basis as defined by the school (certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum); and
- Enrollment is with a qualifying educational institution such as a high school or state-approved homeschool; or accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum; and
- If currently enrolled, you must be in good academic standing maintaining a 2.5 grade point average on a cumulative basis; and
- You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Program.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
- No matches found
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Application
1.
Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
My cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is:
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Student Trainee (Wildland Firefighter) position with the Federal government.
1.
I qualify for the GS-02 level because:
2.
I qualify for the GS-03 level because:
3.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) Screen-out #1: Maximum Entry Age
This position is a Primary firefighter position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday.
This position is a Primary firefighter position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday.
- I have not reached this date OR
- I have reached this date AND I have previously served in a Federal civilian position covered by special fire-fighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement (documentation must be provided) OR
- I am a preference eligible veteran (documentation must be provided).
4.
Select the statement which best fits your ability to follow directions.
5.
Select the statement that best describes the skill you routinely apply in a team setting.
6.
I have experience performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.
7.
Identify the hand and power tools you have used:
8.
Select all of the following Safety Training you have received or been certified in.
9.
I have applied safety rules and procedures in a work environment.
10.
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.