- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Fire) (Smokejumper - Paracargo Specialist)-Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-25-12675153-AE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 28, 2025 to Thursday, April 10, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
3.
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.
4.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
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.
3.
As previously indicated, this position is a Primary position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Select the statement that best describes how you meet the age and/or service requirements.
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.
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.
6.
I certify that I have prior smoke jumping (SMJ) experience as required by the vacancy announcement, and that I have clearly documented my SMJ experience with specific dates (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and hours (i.e. 40 hours) in the online application or resume.
Note: I understand that failure to clearly provide my SMJ experience as described above may result in loss of consideration or deemed not qualified.
Note: I understand that failure to clearly provide my SMJ experience as described above may result in loss of consideration or deemed not qualified.
7.
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.
8.
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.
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.
1.
I possess a valid current State driver's license.
2.
I have prior smokejumping experience.
3.
As indicated in the announcement, this position is a Primary position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Select the statement that best describes how you meet the age and/or service requirements.
4.
I qualify for the GS-08 level because:
5.
I qualify for the GS-09 level because:
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in performing as a head kicker on paracargo missions.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in performing load calculations for paracargo missions.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in instructing annual paracargo training during refreshers.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating air drops with pilots, dispatchers, and ground forces.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in performing as paracargo shift supervisor.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in ordering initial supplies for outstation caches.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience instructing boosters and non paracargo specialists in rigging techniques.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining paracargo section stores during times of fire activity.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing aircraft loading in accordance with weight and balance guidelines.
15.
I have experience jumping the following canopy types in smokejumper operations:
16.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing as a jump critique on practice jumps.
17.
I have wildland firefighting experience in the following areas:
18.
I have wildland firefighting experience in the following areas:
19.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing as an incident commander on wildland fires and determining suppression tactics.
20.
Select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating with state and federal warehouses on fire supply orders.
21.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing as a smokejumper Field Rigging Supervisor.
22.
From the following list identify the groups or individuals that you have met with to discuss wildland fire and related resource management issues.
23.
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.