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Position Title
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (District Fuels Manager)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DHA-24-12492776-JAB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 26, 2024 to Thursday, August 15, 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? (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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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (District Fuels Manager), GS-0456-12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a 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. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for GS-12. I meet the minimum requirements because:
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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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in fuels management?
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4. Indicate the statement that best describes your knowledge of principles, practices, and concepts of wildland ecosystems, natural resources, and fuels management.
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5. I have specialized experience in the following fire management positions:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information.
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7. Select the one statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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8. Select all of the statements that best describe your technical competence in the use of scientific theories and principles applicable to wildland fire management, especially as it relates to Fire, Fuels, ES&R management, and Fire Planning.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in establishing work priorities for team members.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing the work of team members.
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11. Select all of the statements from below that best describe your supervisory responsibilities and experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training providing long-range resource planning, program direction, coordination and evaluation of fuels management and related activities in a field office or similar environment?
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education, or training to develop, implement, and evaluate local unit fire management plans in order to meet policy and guidance pertaining to fire management planning.
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14. From the following list of fuels management treatments, identify those in which have experience implementing.
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15. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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.
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