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Position Title: Wildland Firefighter (Prevention) - Direct Hire Authority
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12722993-AO Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, April 28, 2025 to Wednesday, May 7, 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. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I qualify for the GS-12 because I have one year of specialized wildland fire 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training developing strategies to mitigate risks to the wildland urban interface (WUI) (i.e., public education, Firewise assessments, mitigation plans, rural WUI funding, etc.).

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

4. Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing written reports on wildland fire investigative and wildfire trespass activities including direction and progress of investigations, significant findings and developments, and problems or questions of evidence.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

5. Select the statement that best describes your experience in investigating wildland fires.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from a senior employee or supervisor.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job independently and/or as a team member.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

6. Indicate the statement that best describes your knowledge of the fire program (in the areas of suppression, fuels, prevention).

A. I have experience working in the fire program, I am a red-carded Type I Information Officer and I have been part of an incident management team, or I have served in another position on a Type I Incident management team.

B. I have experience working in the fire program, I am a red-carded Type II information officer and have worked on wildfire incidents or I have extensive firefighting experience in another red-carded position, or I have been part of the fire program staff on my unit.

C. I have fire program experience, I have done fire information work or served on a Prevention/Mitigation Team, or I have firefighting experience in another red-carded position, or I have worked in a position that was either part of the fire program or was a position that had to work closely with the fire program.

D. None of the above.

7. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience, in fire prevention and education programs:

A. I have served as the lead for a fire prevention and education program and conducted outreach through distributing written material and in presentations to governmental, neighborhood or civic organizations, and school groups. I have also been responsible for maintaining inventories of prevention material as well as working through local media outlets to spread the prevention/fire mitigation message.

B. I have participated as part of a fire mitigation team conducting outreach through distributing written materials, educating home and property owners on prevention and mitigation, and doing “Firewise” assessments of private property.

C. I have worked locally in different aspects of the fire prevention program including public outreach through distributing written material and talking to members of the public.

D. I have had training in fire prevention and mitigation.

E. None of the above

8. Select the statement that best describes your ability to coordinate and conduct public events for fire education including planning, logistics, and written materials.

A. I have planned and been the lead in the logistics, and implementation of fire education public events.

B. I have assisted with planning and logistics of fire education public events but have not had a lead role.

C. I have not participated in the planning of fire education public events but have been a participant in implementation of fire education public events.

D. I have not participated in the planning or implementation of fire education public events.

9. 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 state and federal organizations to pursue and organization's goals for natural resources management programs?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in this task.

B. I have completed education or training in this task but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

C. I have used professional knowledge in this task on the job. My work in this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed work in this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. Work in this task has been a central or major part of my job. I have routinely performed the work and I have trained others in performance of this work and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this work.

10. From the following list identify the groups or individuals that you have met with to discuss wildland fire and related resource management issues.

A. Government employees

B. County officials

C. General public

D. Private landowners

E. Interagency wildland fire cooperators

F. Other Government Agencies (i.e., Military)

G. Universities

H. Tribal entities

I. Contractors

J. None of the above

11. Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work. Select all that apply.

A. Participate in one-on-one interactions with co-workers to accomplish work-related duties.

B. Explain technical issues to a variety of individuals from within or outside of your agency or organization.

C. Establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of other organizations.

D. Provide direction, explanation, guidance or information to others to clarify regulations or procedures.

E. Handle complaints or problems; propose new procedures or functionality; work well with a variety of people.

F. None of the above.

12. 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

B. No

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