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Position Title
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) (Direct Hire Authority)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1628-BICY-24-12489518-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 1, 2024 to Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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.
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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.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. Your responses to the following minimum qualifications question, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications/Specialized Experience GS-9 (Screen out) (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management), GS-0456-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question, blank you will be rated ineligible.

If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position at the GS-9 level.
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Minimum Qualifications/Specialized Experience GS-11 (Screen out) (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) GS-0456-11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question, blank you will be rated ineligible.

If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position at the GS-11 level.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Entry Age (Selective Factor) (limit characters)
3. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d). Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veterans preference eligible. Please select A, B, C or D below which best describes how you meet this requirement. (limit characters)
IFPM/NWCG Qualifications (Screen out) (limit characters)
4. In addition to the basic qualifications and specialized experience described above, selectees must possess experience for this qualification by the closing date of the IFPM requirement. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications. 

A copy of the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training document) which contains documented proof certification or attainment of this requirement must be attached to the application. **NOTE - All listed certifications are required to be considered qualified for this position.** RED CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION.
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