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Position Title
Materials Handler
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
BLM-FIRE-2025-044-DHA Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 to Wednesday, March 5, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. 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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2. 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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3. I am currently 18 years of age or older -OR- will be 18 by the official hire date. (Please note that applicants must be 18 years or older before being appointed to a Firefighting position.) (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
2. What is the earliest date you are available to begin work? (limit characters)
3. Enter the date you anticipate you would be available to work through. (limit characters)
4. I understand that I must submit required documentation as instructed in the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit required documentation, if applicable, will result in NOT granting preference or may negatively affect my qualification determination for this announcement. (limit characters)
5. I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents, transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected, encrypted or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible. (limit characters)
6. My resume contains the following information: from / to dates ( month/year to month/year), grade level (if federal service), and a complete explanation of duties performed for each season and position held. I understand failure to include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement. (limit characters)
7. My resume contains hours worked per week for each season and position held. (Ex: 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)
8. From the following list, select the main way you found out about this position. (limit characters)
If you would like to provide suggestions for improvement or how we can make the application process better, please go to the Fire Jobs Website at (http://www.firejobs.doi.gov/index.php?action=applicantform) and complete the Feedback form. Thank you! (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Vacancy Questions for the WG-6. (limit characters)
1. I have experience in the operation of a wildland fire cache or warehouse in order to procure, issue, control, store and judge the physical condition of a wide variety of fire suppression and fire safety items. (limit characters)
2. I have the ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
3. Select all of the following warehouse maintenance duties you have performed and are proficient in: (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience performing the duties of dock or yard space management: (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience working on a team that produced measurable improvements (example - increase in output, production, quality, or a decrease in costs, complaints, injuries, etc.) (limit characters)
6. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibilities, which of the following choices best describes your work style. (limit characters)
7. Select all of the following inventory duties you have performed and are proficient in: (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best indicates your level of experience in interpreting instructions and specifications: (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your skill in performing the duties of examining, condition identifying, and verifying supplies and equipment. (limit characters)
10. Select all of the following equipment operations you have performed and are proficient in: (limit characters)
Verification Statement (limit characters)
11. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: (limit characters)