U.S. Department of the Interior

Serves as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee serving on one or more of the following module types: engine, hand crew (suppression, fuels or wildland fire module), or helitack.. The apprenticeship training assignments include: fire suppression and leadership courses, as well as attending the basic or advanced Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.. Successful completion of a two (2) year course of study in an accredited college or university (60 semester hour or 90 quarter hours) in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other directly related fields of study, such as forestry, range management or conservation, or natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography).. Examples of specialized experience work include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention, or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment.. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) with major study in Wildland Fire Science, Wildland Fire Training, Wildland Fire Technology, or other related fields of study which included 24 semester hours of coursework such as forestry, range management or conservation, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography).

wildland firefighter

Help Help Duties <ul><li>Serves as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee serving on one or more of the following module types: engine, hand crew (suppression, fuels or wildland fire module), or helitack.</li><li>Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations such as, line construction, ignition device (e.g. fuses, drip torches, flares, and terra torch) use, patrolling fie line and the use of water and hand tools to perform mop-up.</li><li>Will fight wildland fires in extreme heat conditions and austere environments for an extended period of time, which will include sleeping in an outdoor environment (fire camp or near fireline).</li><li>Starts pump engine, primes pump, adjusts engine speed and pump valves, lays hose, and uses appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives.</li><li>Services and makes minor repairs to engine; inspects, checks and services accessories such as pump, water lines, tank, reels, or pump power plant; and keeps in fire readiness.</li><li>Inspects, cleans, and stows hose. Makes emergency repairs and adjustments of pump while in use. Performs line construction and mop-up activities.</li><li>Will complete all necessary training requirements and maintain physical fitness requirements to advance within, and graduate from the apprenticeship program.</li><li>The apprenticeship training assignments include: fire suppression and leadership courses, as well as attending the basic or advanced Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program. </li></ul>Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>U.S. Citizenship Required</li><li>Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.</li><li>You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period</li><li>A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.</li><li>If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.</li><li>This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.</li><li>This is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.</li><li>This position is subject to pre-employment and annual medical screening and physical fitness testing for arduous duty.</li><li>This is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Position and is subject to placement in Non-Pay Status when services are not needed do to lack of work, funds, or unforeseen circumstances.</li><li>Incumbent is required to sign the apprentice agreement and adhere to the standards established by the National Interagency Joint Apprentice Agreement.</li><li>Must meet the minimum/maximum age requirement. </li></ul>Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To Qualify for the GS-03 grade level you must meet one of the following: <ul><li> Six (6) months of general work experience. The 6 months of general experience is any work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. NOTE: Appropriate firefighter training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis. Firefighter training obtained as part of a high school curriculum- may be substituted for the 6 months of general experience required for this GS-3 position.</li><li>OR- </li><li> Successful completion of one (1) year related education or training above the high school level (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours).</li><li>OR-</li><li> Combination of education and work experience that when combined meet 100% of the qualification requirements. For example, 3 months of general experience as described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and 15 semester hours of the required education as described in B above (50% of the education requirement) when combined meets the total requirements for the position. </li></ul>To Qualify for the GS-04 grade level you must meet one of the following: <ul><li> Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of specialized work experience. The 6 months of general experience is any work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. And the 6 months of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-3 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience duties may include, but are not limited to (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment when it requires specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques, equipment, and procedures to prevent and manage fires; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. OR- </li><li> Successful completion of a two (2) year course of study in an accredited college or university (60 semester hour or 90 quarter hours) in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other directly related fields of study, such as forestry, range management or conservation, or natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography).</li><li>OR- </li><li> Combination of education and work experience that when combined meet 100% of the qualification requirements. For example, 3 months of general experience and 3 months of specialized experience as described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and 30 semester hours of the required college coursework as specified in B above (50% of the education requirement). </li></ul>To Qualify for the GS-05 grade level you must meet one of the following: <ul><li> One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience work include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention, or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. In addition, such duties may include, but are not limited to (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment when it requires specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques, equipment, and procedures to prevent and manage fires; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.</li><li>OR- </li><li> Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) with major study in Wildland Fire Science, Wildland Fire Training, Wildland Fire Technology, or other related fields of study which included 24 semester hours of coursework such as forestry, range management or conservation, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography).</li><li>OR- </li><li> Combination of education and work experience that when combined meet 100% of the qualification requirements. For example, 6 months of specialized experience as described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and 60 semester hours of the required college coursework, which included at least 12 semester hours of related coursework as specified in B above (50% of the education requirement). </li></ul>MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE (MEA) AND FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) (FERS). The maximum entry-age (MEA) for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement or firefighter experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants over the MEA of 37 MUST have enough prior covered service under the Firefighter Special Retirement benefit in order to be eligible for re-entry into a primary firefighter position. These positions are covered by the special enhanced annuity retirement provisions for Federal Firefighters and Law Enforcement officers and have a mandatory retirement age of 57. Two exceptions are allowed: 1) an applicant has prior Federal service in documented special retirement covered position(s) sufficient to count toward 20 years of covered service on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57; or 2) an applicant is a qualified veterans' preference eligible, in which case the MEA is waived and their corresponding retirement age may be higher than 57 after completing 20 years of service. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Applicants are responsible for submitting all supporting documentation prior to the closing date of a vacancy for an MEA determination. Acceptable forms of documentation consist of SF-50's showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable Federal civilian appointments or copies of agency approved certification letters based upon individual claims for coverage. Failure to provide this documentation with your application may result in the loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date. The duties of this position are so rigorous that employment is limited to physically vigorous individuals who must meet established maximum age and physical qualification requirements. Education If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Additional Information Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, Lower Brule, South Dakota, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Rosebud, South Dakota, and Whiteriver, Arizona to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. SALARY WILL BE SET WITH PAY SCALE OF FINALIZED LOCATION. NOTE: This vacancy is utilizing the Nationwide Special Salary Table Number 001M along with applicable chart for designated geographic location. A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is currently authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will apply as long as funding is available. A recruitment or relocation bonus MAY BE authorized by the manager (pending availability of funds and higher management approval), which will require a six month service agreement. This is a permanent full-time seasonal career/conditional appointment. The incumbent will be in pay status at least 13 pay periods (26 weeks) or more depending on funding & workload not-to-exceed 25 pay periods (50 weeks) per calendar year. Services will not be required at certain times due to lack of work/funds, weather conditions, ceiling limitations or other unforeseen circumstances & will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status The full performance level of this position is GS-05. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp NOTE: Bargaining Unit Status Dependent on Geographical Location. For more information on Bargaining Unit positions see USA Jobs What are bargaining units? ? Read more <ul><li> Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . </li></ul>Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume will be evaluated after the closing date to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position described above. Under this Direct-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the minimum requirements at the grade level for which they apply will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veteran's Preference and category rating DO NOT APPLY for this announcement under Direct-Hire Authority regulations. All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. If an applicant's resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of "ineligible" or "not qualified" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. You may preview the assessment questions here in the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392613 . If a determination is made that an applicant has inflated qualifications or experience on the resume, the applicant will receive no consideration for the position, as per OPM regulations.

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