- Position Title
- Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer) - Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-25-12678557-BM 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.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
Survey Questions
1.
My resume contains hours worked per week for each season and position held. For example, 1 year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. I understand that I will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not include hours worked per week.
2.
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.
3.
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.
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.
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.
6.
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.
Applicants for this position must meet the NWCG qualification requirements determined to be mandatory for the position. From the list below select the statement that describes your qualifications. You be need to provide a copy of your IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
3.
I have completed the NWCG course M-581 "Fire Program Management." I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement.
4.
I qualify for the GS-12 because I meet the Basic Requirements AND I have one year of specialized wildland fire management experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience needed to qualify for this position. I will submit a copy of my transcripts.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments.
6.
Please choose all of the following that you have performed as a supervisor.
7.
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.
8.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education and training in implementing federal safety policies, regulations and procedures.
9.
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.
10.
Choose one of the following statements that demonstrates your highest level of experience in developing and administering unit fire and aviation program operations.
11.
Please choose each of the fire management operations activities in which you have experience.
12.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training developing and maintaining cooperative relationships, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements with local, state and federal agencies and private land owners.
13.
Identify the following duties that you have performed overseeing fire preparedness and readiness.
14.
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.
15.
Identify the following Fire Management duties you have performed as part of a job:
16.
Identify the fire program management tasks that you have performed as part of your job.
17.
Please check each of the following resource management programs that you have worked with to
integrate fire management concepts into statewide resource projects.
integrate fire management concepts into statewide resource projects.
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.