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Position Title: Wildland Firefighter (DHA) (Temporary Seasonal) (DHA Hiring Event)
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: CATEMPDHA-25-12634349-TR Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 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.

A. Yes

B. No

7. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

We are hiring many types of jobs in many locations. Choose the type of position and location you prefer from the options below. TEMPORARY jobs are not permanent, last up to 6 months per year, and can be rehired year after year at the same grade and pay. You may CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE.

2. Select the TEMPORARY SEASONAL job and location you prefer. These jobs are temporary, not permanent, and last up to 6 months. You may be rehired at the same grade and pay the following year. You may CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE.

A. Apple Valley FIRE HELICOPTER (temporary seasonal)

B. Apple Valley FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

C. Banning FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

D. Essex FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

E. Ridgecrest FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

F. Yucca Valley FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

G. Riverside FIRE ENGINE (temporary seasonal)

1. I qualify for the GS-3 level because:

A. I have at least 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience and is clearly outlined in my resume.

B. I have 1 year of related education above the high school level.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and education meeting the requirement.

D. I do not meet any of the above responses.

2. I qualify for the GS-4 level because:

A. I have at least 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties as outlined in the vacancy announcement, and the job(s) that illustrate this experience are clearly outlined in my resume.

B. I have successfully completed a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other related fields of study.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and education meeting the requirement.

D. I do not meet any of the above responses.

3. I qualify for the GS-5 level because:

A. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level, as outlined in the vacancy announcement, and the job(s) that illustrate this experience are clearly outlined in my resume.

B. I have at least 4 years of coursework leading to a bachelors degree directly related to fire a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a subject matter field directly related to the position, and I will provide a copy of my transcripts showing all directly related coursework completed.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and education meeting the requirement.

D. I do not meet any of the above responses.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. I possess or will obtain a valid and current State driver's license as a condition of pre-employment.

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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