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Position Title
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (District Fire Management Officer) - Direct Hire Authority
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
FADHA-25-12678670-CMP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Wednesday, April 16, 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? (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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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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (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. 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)
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. (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. 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 must provide a copy of your IQCS master record or equivalent documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement. (limit characters)
2. 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. (limit characters)
3. I possess a valid current State driver's license.
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4. I qualify for the GS-13 level because I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience qualifying for this position.
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5. 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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6. 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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7. Select all the areas in Fuels Management that you consider yourself an expert.
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8. 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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9. 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. (limit characters)
10. Identify the wildland fire experience you have applied on the job:
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11. Which of the following best reflects your knowledge of natural resource policy, laws, and regulations.
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12. Identify the following Fire Management Officer duties you perform as part of a job.
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13. 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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14. Please check each of the following resource management programs that you have worked with to integrate fire management concepts into statewide resource projects.
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15. 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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16. 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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17. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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18. 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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19. 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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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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