Lead Range Technician (Fire), Gs-0455-05/06 Job in Craig - 95316959 - ZA7ILSHUCGN12

Job Title:
Lead Range Technician (Fire), GS-0455-05/06

Department:
Department Of The Interior

Agency:
Bureau of Land ManagementSub

Agency:
BLM - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Job Announcement Number:
CO Merit-2011-0067

SALARY RANGE:
$31,315.00 - $45,376.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, January 07, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0455-05/06

POSITION INFORMATION:
Work schedule is career-seasonal. This is a permanent position.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
06

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Craig, CO

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
All current or former federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; Persons eligible under Special Hiring Authorities; and Veteran Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles.  ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area may also apply.

JOB SUMMARY:The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation.  The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.

BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our team at the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Unit to serve as a Lead Wildland Firefighter.

For additional information about the BLM, please visit our website.

This position is located in Craig, Colorado.  Information about Craig can be found at Craig Chamber of Commerce.

This vacancy announcement is also being advertised to the general public under vacancy announcement number: CO-DEU-2011-0027.

THIS JOB IS OPEN AND CONTINUOUS.  CERTIFICATES WILL BE PULLED UPON SELECTING OFFICIAL'S REQUEST.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
• have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Craig, CO


The main purpose of this position is to perform wildland fire
fighting work on a Interagency Hotshot Crew. The incumbent
will be part of a hotshot crew/hand crew and will serve as a working
leader of three or more crew members. This crew will perform work
directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities
including suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring,
hazardous fuels reduction, and prescribed burning.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet one of the requirements below- please be sure to include this information in your resume.

To qualify for the GS-05: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service as a Range Technician (Fire) or directly related position where you performed difficult and responsible work under general supervision. Examples: on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/
vehicles.

OR

You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.

OR

You must have an equivalent combination of experience and education
described above. For example, the completion of three years of
education towards a qualifying bachelor`s degree and at least 6
months of specialized experience as described above.

To qualify for the GS-06: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 in the Federal service, as
a Range Technician (Fire)or in a directly related position. Examples:
on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers.

OR

You must have completed six months of graduate level college education related to range technician work such as a major study in forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to this position.

OR

You must have an equivalent combination of experience and education
described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience and
3 months of appropriate graduate study.

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.  Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

You must have completed:

NWCG Qualification: FFT1
Required Course: S290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Eligible Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the time-in-grade requirement.

Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the specialized experience as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. In addition, your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  Your rating will be based on your responses to the
Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If qualified, your score may range from 70-100 points.  If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.  The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored.  

The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position:

* Knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, prescribed fire and fire suppression tactics sufficient to make decisions regarding initial attack actions, crew safety, and deployment of assigned resources.

* Knowledge of firefighting techniques and practices utilizing fire engine, water handling and pumps, firing devices, helicopter, hand crews and associated equipment in a variety of fire management operations.

* Ability to lead a small group of firefighters in wildland fire suppression and fuels management activities.

* Demonstrate knowledge in both mechanical and prescribed fire operation with an ability to assist others.
To preview questions please click here.


BENEFITS:To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at Benefits of Working for the Federal Government.

SALARY: For information on the General Schedule (GS) pay salary chart, please visit the OPM website at Rest of the US Salary Chart
OTHER INFORMATION:May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and at all times during their appointment in this position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at ICTAP.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):  CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.  Information about CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP.

CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum score of 90 on the rating criteria for this position.

This is a seasonal appointment; you will be in a pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months a year.  When work or funds are not available you will be placed in non-pay status.

Passage of a pre-employment physical is required.

Occasional travel may be required.

This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.

This is a primary fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS).  The date immediately proceeding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum age at which an applicant can be initially hired into a primary firefighter position.  You must provide evidence that you meet MEA eligibility requirements.

THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION.  In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program.  Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment.  In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

FACT SHEET FOR FIRE POSITIONS:  FIREFIGHTERS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.


HOW TO APPLY:To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items:  1.Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.  

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Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.  

If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact Misti Biocic at 303-239-3951 or mbiocic@blm.gov.

If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet), you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:    

Current and former federal career and career-conditional employees: submit a copy of your recent (non award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2) and Competitive Status (block 34, code 1).

Copy of Transcripts or a list of college courses that includes hours and grades from an accredited college/university.

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - you will need to submit documentation to show your veterans' preference, years of active military service, and character of service (type of discharge).

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice, performance appraisal and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.  

If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under other noncompetitive special appointing authorities, you MUST submit proof of this eligibility.

You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.

Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.  

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager.   Do not use both options.   

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.  

Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Misti Biocic
Phone: 303-239-3935
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: misti_biocic@blm.gov Agency Information:
BLM - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Colorado State Office
CO-953
Lakewood, CO 80215-7076
Fax: 571-258-4052

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified of the outcome.

You may also check the status of your application by viewing the "My Account" feature on USAJOBS.