- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Smokejumper) (Operations Specialist) - Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-25-12730941-BM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 5, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
3.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
4.
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.
5.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
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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 certify that I have prior smoke jumping (SMJ) experience as required by the vacancy announcement, and that I have clearly documented my SMJ experience with specific dates (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and hours (i.e. 40 hours) in the online application or resume.
Note: I understand that failure to clearly provide my SMJ experience as described above may result in loss of consideration or deemed not qualified.
Note: I understand that failure to clearly provide my SMJ experience as described above may result in loss of consideration or deemed not qualified.
6.
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.
7.
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.
I have prior smokejumping experience.
3.
This position has a maximum entry age requirement. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer or firefighter position as defined in title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or in 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position or firefighter position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 8336(c) provisions, or to veterans eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). It also doesn't apply to applicants under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the maximum entry age requirement.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification experience or education requirements for Forestry Technician (Smokejumper), GS-0462-8 position.
5.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification experience or education requirements for Forestry Technician (Smokejumper), GS-0462-9 position.
6.
Select the statement that describes your experience scheduling pilot duty hours.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with assigning jumpers to aircraft.
8.
Of the following personnel, select all that you have had interaction and/or collaboration with as related to wildland fire operations.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience with instructing smokejumpers in managing the Jump list.
10.
Indicate your level of experience providing wildland fire suppression or prescribed fire training and guidance to firefighters:
11.
Select the duties that you have performed on the job as a Smokejumper:
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with managing a smokejumper database.
13.
I have experience jumping the following canopy types in smokejumper operations:
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with performing as an incident commander on wildland fires.
16.
I have wildland firefighting experience in the following areas:
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Select the statement that best describes your experience managing smokejumpers and/or aircraft in the performance of the smokejumper mission.
18.
Select all of the statements from below that best describe your supervisory responsibilities and experience:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.