- Position Title
- Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Branch Chief Aviation) - Direct Hire Authority
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- FADHA-25-12735910-BM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 15, 2025 to Wednesday, May 28, 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 State driver's license.
2.
I qualify for the GS-13 level because: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience.
3.
Select each of the statements that apply regarding your experience with project management.
4.
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.
5.
Select the statement that describes your experience in financial and budget planning and allocation processes to evaluate business program expenditures.
6.
Identify the following Fire Management duties you have performed as part of a job:
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in conducting program reviews or assessments:
8.
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.
9.
Select all of the statements that best describe your experience integrating fire and fuels management information with other natural resource management programs.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in evaluating the adequacy of natural resource plans, strategies, inventories, and environmental assessment documents for compliance with Federal laws and agency policies: (comp 101)
11.
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 local, state and federal agencies and private land owners.
12.
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.
13.
Identify the following duties that you have performed overseeing fire preparedness and readiness.
14.
Please indicate which operating plans and guides you have managed at the unit/state/regional level.
15.
Select the following statement that best describes the highest level of supervisory/managerial experience you have:
16.
Select the statements that best describe your ability to lead people defined as follows: inspiring, motivating, guiding others towards goals; coaching, mentoring, challenging staff; adapting leadership styles to various situations; modeling high standards of honesty, integrity trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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 m