Forestry Technician Direct Hire Authority job at Department Of The Interior in Caliente Nevada

Description, duties, responsibilities

SummaryExplore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our greatest natural resource.We expect to fill 1 vacancy in Las Vegas NV and 2 vacancies in Caliente NV at this time.General Schedule Salary Table for “Rest of US” (RUS) was used to indicate the salary in this announcement. Salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. Please refer to the Salary Tables link for more information: more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open and closing dates01/10/2023 to 01/25/2023 Salary$51713 – $67231 per yearA supplemental pay increase of $20000 or 50% of base pay per year is authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through 9/30/2023 Pay scale and gradeGS 8 HelpLocations3 vacancies in the following locations: Caliente NV 2 vacancies Las Vegas NV 1 vacancy Remote jobNo Telework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required50% or less – Travel is required to attend training conferences workshops and/or field visits. Frequent travel will be required during peak fire activity. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent – This is a permanent appointment. Work scheduleFull-time – ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential8 Job family (Series)0462 Forestry Technician Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testYes Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR) Trust determination processCredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement numberFADHA-23-11795989-BT Control number699099800HelpThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP ICTAP RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee. The publicU.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens – Open to the Public; No previous Federal Service is required. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement.VideosHelpDuties Provides day-to-day fireline supervision of firefighters in initial and extended attack wildland fire line operations. Provides aerial and ground fire assessment development of control strategy and tactics and deployment and assignment of personnel and equipment. Deployment and assignment of personnel and equipment communicating with fire dispatch and other resources ordering of additional suppression resources. Works in conjunction with other resources assigned to the incident including aircraft and provides pilots crews and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives situations and tactics. Serves as liaison between the contractor the local fire staff and the COAR in ensuring that all contract requirements are being met and resolving conflict at the lowest level. Evaluates contractor performance and provides input for contract specifications or modification. Monitors verifies and documents aircraft use completes day flight invoices and prepares cost summaries on a daily or project basis. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates setting standards monitoring and final evaluating of subordinate performance.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and 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 Land. Direct Deposit Required. Background Investigation Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination. You must pass a pre-employment physical. 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. May require completion of a one year probationary period. Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.QualificationsSpecialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement; please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.To qualify for the GS-08 grade level 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 is required. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience in leading and administering the implementation of strategies tactics and suppression methods using rotor wing aircraft; overseeing complex aircraft operations in fire and for resource management missions to include the use of the NWCG National Standards for Helicopter Operations and oversight of aircraft contracts implementing current aviation safety practices and procedures along with the risk analysis process.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.Substitution of Education for Experience:For GS-08: Graduate education (36 semester hours) meets the specialized experience required only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Two full years of graduate education in forestry range management agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.Selective Placement Factor(s): 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.1.) Prior on-the-line firefighting: The Department of the Interior defines wildland firefighting experience as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the fire line in containment control suppression or use of wildland fire. This experience can be met by serving in a temporary seasonal or equivalent private sector fire position for no less than 90 days. Wildland fires are categorized into two distinct types: (1) Wildfires – Unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires; and (2) Prescribed Fires – Planned ignitions. This description includes only fireline experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. This experience must be documented in the online application or resume with specific to AND from dates (MM/YY) description of work performed AND hours worked per week.2. This position has been categorized as an Assistant Fire Helicopter Crew Supervisor and requires the selectee to meet minimum National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualification standards prior to being placed into the position.You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required): Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or higher; AND Helicopter Manager Single Resource (HMGB); AND Helibase Manager- Trainee (HEBM-T)You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement.This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits(normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.FACT SHEET for Fire and Law Enforcement Positions: Information on Special Retirement.Additional informationApplicants who previously applied do not need to apply again to be considered but may take this opportunity to update information/resume/responses or submit required documentation outlined in the vacancy announcement.DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.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.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPMs Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/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 CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL you may be given priority consideration.BLM may use certain incentives currently offered by the Federal government to attract high quality applicants. The incentives that may be offered include Student Loan Repayments Relocation Incentives and/or Recruitment Incentives.The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.Read more BenefitsHelpReview our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the job opportunity announcement closes your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine your eligibility for Federal employment and your qualifications for this position specifically.Because this vacancy will be filled through OPMs Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Applications received as a result of job fairs recruitment events and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the announcement. All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. BenefitsHelpReview our benefits Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:Resume or Application. At a minimum your resume MUST list your education and work experience including (1) the dates (mm/yy) of each employment along with (2) the number of hours worked per week and (3) salary information. Civil service employees must provide their current OPM title series and grade. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). In describing your experience please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume?In describing your experience please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume and/or OPM Resume Writing Tips.In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire) you are required to submit the following supplemental documentation as applicable: IQCS Master Record: You must provide a copy of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record or other equivalent documentation which verifies you meet the required NWCG minimum qualifications for this IFPM position. Failure to provide this documentation will result in you being rated as not qualified. Transcripts: If using education to qualify submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements you must show that your 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. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility – this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location. GSA Form 3607 Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record (optional during the application process; however selectees will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.)Submitting Required Documents: Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer your document(s) in the “Documents” step during the application process.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.If you are determined to be eligible and qualified you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Applicants should monitor their status for positions by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyTo 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.THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of the announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line please contact the HR Office at 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. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library State Job Service Office etc. you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. In order to receive proper consideration your resume should include the following information: Current personal contact information. Work experience (paid or unpaid) including – starting and ending dates (month and year) employers name and address job title (include job series and grade if Federal) duties and accomplishments supervisors name and telephone number indicate if supervisor may be contacted hours per week and salary. Education and job-related training including – school name type and year of degrees/diploma received credits earned and majors; title of training course and year of completion. References – personal and professional Additional information – skills (languages tools machinery typing speed etc.) certificates or licenses (current only) and/or honors awards and special accomplishments (recognition professional memberships publications leadership activities etc.).The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Please note your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire click here: verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.Agency contact informationFA-HR-External-7 NIFCPhone208-###-#### Nevada State OfficeBLM Nevada State OfficeNV-9531340 Financial Blvd.Reno NV 89502USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsFOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume on-line questionnaire and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement . NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJOBS account after the evaluation process is complete. You will be contacted if further evaluation is required or if interviews are conducted.Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series grade full performance level and in the same geographic location(s) including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number requestHelpRequired DocumentsTo apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:Resume or Application. At a minimum your resume MUST list your education and work experience including (1) the dates (mm/yy) of each employment along with (2) the number of hours worked per week and (3) salary information. Civil service employees must provide their current OPM title series and grade. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). In describing your experience please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume?In describing your experience please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume and/or OPM Resume Writing Tips.In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire) you are required to submit the following supplemental documentation as applicable: IQCS Master Record: You must provide a copy of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record or other equivalent documentation which verifies you meet the required NWCG minimum qualifications for this IFPM position. Failure to provide this documentation will result in you being rated as not qualified. Transcripts: If using education to qualify submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements you must show that your 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. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility – this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location. GSA Form 3607 Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record (optional during the application process; however selectees will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.)Submitting Required Documents: Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer your document(s) in the “Documents” step during the application process.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.If you are determined to be eligible and qualified you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Applicants should monitor their status for positions by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.HelpHow to ApplyTo 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.THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of the announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line please contact the HR Office at 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. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library State Job Service Office etc. you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. In order to receive proper consideration your resume should include the following information: Current personal contact information. Work experience (paid or unpaid) including – starting and ending dates (month and year) employers name and address job title (include job series and grade if Federal) duties and accomplishments supervisors name and telephone number indicate if supervisor may be contacted hours per week and salary. Education and job-related training including – school name type and year of degrees/diploma received credits earned and majors; title of training course and year of completion. References – personal and professional Additional information – skills (languages tools machinery typing speed etc.) certificates or licenses (current only) and/or honors awards and special accomplishments (recognition professional memberships publications leadership activities etc.).The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Please note your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire click here: verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.Read moreAgency contact informationFA-HR-External-7 NIFCPhone208-###-#### Nevada State OfficeBLM Nevada State OfficeNV-9531340 Financial Blvd.Reno NV 89502USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsFOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume on-line questionnaire and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement . NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJOBS account after the evaluation process is complete. You will be contacted if further evaluation is required or if interviews are conducted.Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series grade full performance level and in the same geographic location(s) including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.Read moreFair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the followi

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