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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Forest Service
Sub Agency: Forest Service
Job Announcement Number:
OCR-PERM-AFMO(401)12DP
Assistant Fire Management Officer
SALARY RANGE: 67,613.00 - 87,893.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, March 09, 2009
to Monday, March 08, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-12/12POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 50 vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens - This announcement is also open to current or former status Federal employees and veterans eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Also, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability; veterans eligible under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA); persons with Disabilities; and former Peace Corps and Vista volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities. The applicant must furnish the required proof or certification of eligibility if selected.
JOB SUMMARY:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=WYUOP.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
See Other Information.
Send Mail to:
USDA
Do not send mail. Refer to
vacancy on how to apply.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
US
Fax: 866-338-3718
For questions about this job:
ASC-HCM Staffing
Phone: 877-372-7248
Fax: 866-338-3718
Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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OCR-PERM-AFMO(401)12DP
Assistant Fire Management Officer
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
I have a minimum 90 days experience performing wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor?s or higher degree with at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position being filled.
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B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to the requirements in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Education includes completion of less than a full 4-year course of study in a major field of study from an accredited college or university. Major field of study includes a combination of at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours of upper and lower division courses in biological sciences, natural resources, wildland fire management, forestry, or agriculture. Must have appropriate experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in biological sciences, agriculture, or natural resources fields.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-11 in reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and technical adequacy; conducting field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved; and developing analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management. Additional experience includes performing professional forest or range inventory procedures (e.g., Brown's planar intercept for dead and down fuels; live fuel loading assessments); analyzing fuel loadings and determining appropriate fuel treatment methods and programming; land use planning and environmental coordination; and evaluating prescribed burn plans or fire management plans to ensure fire containment is possible and identifying appropriate suppression contingencies if containment cannot be obtained. Fire/fuels management experience includes work in operations areas such as mobilization and dispatch coordination, fire prevention and education, training, logistics, equipment development and deployment, fire communications systems, suppression and preparedness, or aviation related activities.
See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
OCR-PERM-AFMO(401)12DP
Assistant Fire Management Officer
Additional Duty Location Info:50 vacancies - Throughout the Nation
MAJOR DUTIES:
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DUTIES:
Develops fire management plans to achieve resource management objectives.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
Coordinates and directs fire prevention, detection, and suppression operations.
Develops fuel/vegetation management plans for public and private forest lands and resources consistent with multiple-use resource management objectives; sustained yield management of forest resources; and intensive management of forest resources. Plans provide for consideration of the many forest land resources, including timber, soil, land, water, wildlife, and fish habitat, minerals, forage, and outdoor recreation including wilderness. Land use plans provide strategies and analysis of the probably environmental, economic, and social effects of implementation of each plan or program.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OCR-PERM-AFMO(401)12DP
Assistant Fire Management Officer
BENEFITS:
See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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***NOTE*** In order to be considered for this position, copies your Official Transcripts and/or TFM certificates MUST be attached, faxed or mailed to the number below and received before the referral list is issued to the unit. Those documents can be sent to: USDA Forest Service, Attn: (FIRE) OCR-PERM-AFMO(401)12, 3900 Masthead St. NE, Mailstop 118, Albuquerque, NM 87109 OR Fax Attn: FIRE (866) 338-3718.
There are conditions of employment for this position that the selectee for this position MUST meet by October 1, 2010:
1) The Qualification Requirements in the Supplemental Standards for GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist position and
2) The NWCG Incident Management Qualifications and the Additional Required Training as specified for the Forest Fire Management Officer under IFPM. Incumbent is required to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire (HSQ) and/or a physical examination prior to taking the Work Capacity Test (WCT). The Work Capacity Test (WCT) is dependent upon the NWCG/IQCS qualifications required for the position.
Transfer of station (relocation) expenses will not be paid except for current permanent career or career-conditional employees.
Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Capital Management at 1-877-372-7248.
The closing date will be dependent on USDA Forest Service needs (e.g.,budget, length of season, etc.) Individual units will issue Referral Lists to selecting officials throughout the life of this recruitment bulletin.
The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at www.opm.gov for additional information on pay rates.
To obtain more information about the US Forest Service and individual locations, go to www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name). This 'search feature' will provide you with access to units websites for contact information, such as phone numbers, duty locations, and addresses. Units will be able to provide you with further insight into available opportunities.
For hard copy applicants, locations and their codes will be listed in the application package to assist applicants when completing the bubbledot form.
***A mandatory recertification will be required to maintain an active available applicant pool. An eligible applicant who does not communicate his/her continued interest in employment within the prescribed period (60 days) will be placed in inactive status. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon appointments.***
Some positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state drivers license; a commercial drivers license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or ?medical? examination. There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
There may still be some individual announcements advertised at various locations in this series, grade, and specialty if specific experience not contained in this announcement is required. These announcements will be posted at the USAJOBS www.usajobs.opm.gov and ADS www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html websites.
Applicants may choose up to nine (9) different location codes during the application process. Applicants are encouraged to contact those specific locations you are interested in working for to inquire about position availability. To give applicants an idea of positions filled previously and to assist applicants in selecting locations, a listing may be available to view on our website www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs. When there are no applicants for locations, the search area will be broadened when generating referral lists to include locations in the closest city nearby.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career-Conditional), and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this Project, interested individuals need not have present or previous status as a Federal employee in order to apply.
Please check Job Posting Information, Summary, for the area of consideration (i.e., Who May Apply), and time limit information.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Arduous fitness (Pack) test consists of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if you are applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the MODERATE level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Moderate fitness (Field) test consists of a two (2) mile hike, within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the LIGHT level is a ''condition of employment.'' The LIGHT fitness (Walk) test will consist of completing a one (1) mile hike within sixteen (16) minutes. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not eligible.
BASIS OF RATING: The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Quality, Well Qualified, and Eligible. Candidates placed in the Quality category will be assessed based on Education, High Ability, or Experience. Well Qualified candidates are those who clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements but do not necessarily meet the criteria for the Quality category. Candidates in the eligible category meet basic minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the criteria for the Well Qualified category. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Drug testing is a requirement for certain positions. See "Other Significant Facts" portion of this announcement for information specific to position being filled.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement.
Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.
Applications received become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each procedure.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. Applicants will be required to provide proof prior to appointment to validate their claim for preference. More detailed information is available on the Main Menu screen under the selection entitled, "Veteran Information."
Applicants chosen for this position must serve a one-year probationary period if he/she has not previously been a supervisor or manager.
HOW TO APPLY: In order to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, please submit the following information:
1. Experience/Employment Information:
a. Apply On-Line at www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal employment and may be submitted electronically.
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b. Apply by Scannable Questionnaire: This Questionnaire requires completion of a scannable form. You must request the instructions and form and submit the scannable application form and supporting documentation by mail. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted.
2. Eligibility Information:
It is highly recommended that the following documents be electronically attached to your application to verify your eligibility, basic qualifications, and to validate answer choices:
(1) DD-214/SF-15 to verify veterans? preference claim and/or eligibility for VRA or VEOA appointments is required. Applicants claiming preference based on service performed after October 14, 1976, must specify on the application the Campaign Badge upon which they are basing their claim. Veterans who fail to submit a DD-214 with their application will not be granted veterans preference. Copies of DD-214 should be attached to the AVUE profile or faxed to 253-573-9869.
(2) Transcripts (official or unofficial), diplomas, or certificates of training are required if education is used to meet basic qualifications requirements. If education is a basis for meeting qualification requirements, transcripts are required. Failure to submit this documentation can result in disqualification for position. Transcripts should be attached to the AVUE profile or faxed to 253-573-9869.
(3) Notice of Expected Separation or other proof document if requesting priority placement consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). CTAP and ICTAP candidates must meet the criteria for for the Well Qualified or Quality categories in order to be considered.
TO REQUEST A SCANNABLE FORM: Please refer to the contact name and phone number listed in this vacancy announcement.
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