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Position Title
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant State FMO)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DHA-24-12508831-JAB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 9, 2024 to Thursday, August 22, 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 responses that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (ASFMO), GS-0456-13 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. Basic Qualification Requirement. I qualify for the GS-13 level because:
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2. I have held, or currently hold, the NWCG qualification or higher: Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), OR Complex Incident Management Team Command & General Staff, OR Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) OR Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD).
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3. 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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4. Choose one of the following statements that demonstrates your highest level of experience in developing and administering unit fire and aviation program operations.
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5. Identify the wildland fire experience you have applied on the job (Select all that apply):
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6. Identify the following Fire Management duties you perform as part of a job (Select all that apply).
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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)
7. Indicate your level of experience, education or training as it relates to your knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires.
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8. Select the statements that best describe your ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. Continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic Government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
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9. Select the statements that best describe your ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
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10. Please choose all of the following that you have performed as a supervisor.
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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)
11. Which of the following best reflects your knowledge of natural resource policy, laws, and regulations.
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12. Please select the one answer that best describes your experience in using Annual Work Plans or a similar budgetary process to perform workload and performance planning.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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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)
14. 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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15. Select the statements that best describe your ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
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16. Select the statements that best describe your ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
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17. Select all of the statements below that best describe your ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
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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.
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