USA Staffing

Position Title: Wildland Firefighter (Fuels)
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: ID-DHA-25-12722287-TPS Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 to Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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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

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

2. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Burley, ID

B. Shoshone, ID

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

A. Yes

B. No

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

5. 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

Please read each question carefully and select the best answer that reflects your experience.

1. I qualify for the GW-07 level because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS/GW-6 in the Federal Government. Examples of Specialized experience includes: performing duties which provided a basic understanding of wildland fire management concepts, theories and practices including the assessment of fire effects on cultural and/or natural resources; assisting other fire management staffs in the development of complex presentations; presenting or conducting simple presentations of fire management concepts, topics, information; researching technical reports and/or other sources to obtain information used by higher graded professionals; applying basic formulas to routine calculations; and/or participating in the development and/or implementation of wildland fire management plans including carrying out initial attack incident management strategies and tactics to meet the stated resource objectives.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience for the GW-07 level.

2. I qualify for the GW-08 level because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS/GW-07 in the Federal Government. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: wildland firefighter work analyzing fire behavior including weather, fuels (type and condition), and topography; understanding fire suppression strategies and tactics, resource availability and capability, and public safety; knowledge of fire management objectives and resource protection concerns; work that involved directing prescribed fire/fuels management activities including but not limited to prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels treatment monitoring, smoke monitoring.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience for the GW-8 level.

3. I qualify for the GW-09 level because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS/GW-08 in the Federal Government. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: assisting with developing, reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and consistency with land management goals and objectives; analyzing fuel loadings and determining appropriate fuel treatment methods; performing land use planning and environmental coordination to determine if resource objectives were achieved; assist with analyzing the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience for the GW-09 level.

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4. I possess a valid current state driver's license.

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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