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Position Title
Willand Fire Fighter (Fuels Management) - DHA
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
FADHA-24-12495798-LG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 1, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Survey Questions
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
3. 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. (limit characters)
4. 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. (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. I possess a valid current State driver's license.
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2. I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), AND Single Resource Boss for either -Engine (ENGB), Crew (CRWB), Firing (FIRB), or Helicopter (HMGB). I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.

 
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3. I qualify for the GS-09 level because I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 in the federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience qualifying for this position. (limit characters)
4. I qualify for the GS-11 level because:
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5. 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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6. Please select the one answer that best describes your level of experience as it relates to the application of fire science and natural resources science to the development of a hazardous fuels management program.
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7. Indicate the statement that best describes your ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a fuels management program.
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8. Select all of the statements that best describe your prescribed fire/fuels management experience.
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9. 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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10. Select the statements that best describes your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills you routinely apply at work.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in natural resource management planning, project management and environmental analysis.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience in evaluating the adequacy of natural resource plans, strategies, inventories and environmental assessment documents for compliance with Federal laws and agency policies:
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13. Select all of the statements that best describe your experience integrating fire and fuels management information with other natural resource management programs.
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14. Indicate your level of experience providing input into Resource management plans, fire management plans, monitoring plans, vegetation and wildlife management plans to ensure the role of fire is considered and effects are accurately displayed.
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing deficiencies and developmental needs in fire suppression and incident management by on-site evaluations to determine appropriate training to correct deficiencies?
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16. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education and training in implementing federal safety policies, regulations and procedures.
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17. Select all the following areas of Contract Administration/Coordination and Project Planning you have applied on the job:
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18. Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments.
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19. Select all the statements from below that best describe your experience working as a supervisor, team lead, project manager or reviewing the work of others.
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20. 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.
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