Job Title:Fire Support (Range Aid/Technician) Department:Department Of The Interior Agency:Bureau of Land Management Job Announcement Number:BLM-FIRE-2014-053

SALARY RANGE: OPEN PERIOD: SERIES & GRADE: POSITION INFORMATION:

$10.95 to $15.00 / Per Hour Monday, December 09, 2013 to Tuesday, March 04, 2014 GS-0455-02/05 These are full-time excepted service temporary seasonal positions; Not to Exceed 6 months. - The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
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DUTY LOCATIONS:

few vacancies in the following location(s): Boise, ID View Map Idaho Falls, ID View Map Shoshone, ID View Map Applications will be accepted from all qualified United States citizens.

WHO MAY APPLY: JOB SUMMARY:

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for temporary employees to work as a Fire Support (Range Aid/Technician) in Idaho. First Consideration Date: The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration for the location(s) you are interested in. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed by location; during the open period of the announcement:

01/28/2014 Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Shoshone, ID

For information on the The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire program, please visit their website

For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select Idaho.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a U.S. Citizen You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. These positions have no promotion potential.

DUTIES:
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A Fire Support (Range Aid)(GS-02), prepares and edits fire time reports, collects documentation concerning fire injuries; checking for completeness. Performs dispatch work such as answering phones and retrieving requested data.

A Fire Support (Range Aid)(GS-03), performs repetitive and simple dispatch duties such as assuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Dispatches equipment or supplies in accordance with established procedures. Prepares and edits fire time reports. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries; checking for any issues.

A Fire Support (Range Technician)(GS-04), performs basic dispatch duties such as assuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Prepares and edits fire time reports; keeping track of hours of work for fire crews. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries; checking for any issues. Assists the supervisor in tracking budgetary items.

A Fire Support (Range Technician)(GS-05), oversees the timekeeper who enters fire time reports following fire. Answers inquiries from supervisors and employees regarding timekeeping regulations. Collects documentation concerning fire injuries; insuring completenees, and proper forms are used. Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end required records, reports and summaries using established procedures. Processes and tracks travel for the fire organization.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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To qualify for a GS-02, you must meet at least one of the following: - 3 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR - have graduated from high school or the equivalent.

To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following: - 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR - at least one year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR - an equivalent combination of education and experience specified above.

To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following: - 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include simple dispatching duties, and reviewing fire injury documents; OR - 2 years of education above the high school level which included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of mathematics is creditable toward this requirement; OR - an equivalent combination of the education and experience specified above.

To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following: - 12 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples include fire support in timekeeping, resolving timekeeping issues, basic dispatching duties, and reviewing fire injury documents. OR - successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with either; 1. a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a subject matter field directly related to the position; OR 2. at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours of mathematics is creditable. The level of the course work must have been equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program; OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position.

For more information regarding basic qualifications, general experience and combining education and experience click here.

DRUG TESTING: BLM POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING. If selected for a random drug test, it must be completed prior to beginning work. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be evaluated by reviewing your on-line resume and your responses to the User Information, Core Questions, and Vacancy Questions, and if applicable your transcripts. ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME AND WILL BE VERIFIED. IF THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME, YOU MAY BE RATED UNQUALIFIED. To preview questions please click here.

BENEFITS:
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Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following: -Annual and Sick Leave -Depending on tour of duty Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay -Paid federal holidays -Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program - Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles. After separating from federal employment, employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.

OTHER INFORMATION:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: These positions are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. If applicable, the appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination. For further information on Privacy Act, please refer to the "Legal and Regulatory Guidance" link at the bottom of the screen.

HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications must be received ON-LINE through USAJOBS. On-line applications must be submitted prior to 12:00AM (Midnight) Eastern Standard Time of the closing date/early consideration date of the announcement. Step 1 - Register with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) and Create a Resume. You must use the USAJOBS resume builder, DOI FIRES does not accept uploaded resumes. Step 2 - Review the Vacancy Announcement Review the announcement thoroughly. These sections describe who is eligible to apply, what education and/or experience is required for the position, and which documents are needed for your application package. We suggest you preview the vacancy questions, located under the Qualifications and Evaluations tab. You may need to update your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your

responses to these questions. Step 3 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link at the side of the page. Select your USAJOBS resume to submit with your application and answer the vacancy questions. Step 4 - Supporting Documentation To submit required supporting documentation that applies to you, refer to the 'Required Documents' section below. For detailed step-by-step instructions on how to apply click here. After you have completed the online application process you may review your current application status at any time, and update your application during the open period of the announcement. Failure to provide the required information may negatively affect your qualification determinations. If applying online poses a hardship for you, or you do not have Internet access, contact the FIRES help desk at 1888-364-6432 for an application packet PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
You MUST fax or upload the following "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Early Consideration or Close Date. College transcripts - If you are qualifying using education above high school, you MUST submit your college transcripts. Veteran Preference Documentation - If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you MUST submit evidence of eligibility. DD-214 MUST show character of service. Failure to submit a DD-214 which shows the character of service and other appropriate supporting documentation, if applicable, will result in NOT granting preference. Note: If you are still on active duty, contact the FIRES Help Desk at the number listed in this announcement for acceptable alternative documentation. - 5-point preference - DD-214 which shows character of service (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), or other documentation which proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. - 10-point preference - DD-214, SF-15, an official letter dated 1991 or later from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, or other appropriate source. For further information on Veterans Preference, please refer to the "Veteran Information" link at the bottom of the screen. * You only need to fax or upload documents that apply to you. * For faxing and uploading instructions please click here. Failure to submit required documents, if applicable, may result in you not being considered, or not receiving the appropriate preference. You will not be contacted for additional information. If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, refer to the contact information provided in this announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

FIRES Help Desk Phone: 888-364-6432 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: blm_fa_fires@blm.gov Agency Information: INTERIOR, Bureau of Land Management FIRES Program Office (call toll free number for address information) Boise, ID 83705-5354 US Fax: 000-000-0000

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you are determined to be eligible and qualified; you may be referred to the location(s) you selected during the application process. You can check your application status by logging into "My Account" on USAJOBS, and selecting

"Application Status", then select the "More Information" link in the Application Status column to view detailed information regarding your application status. You will only be notified through e-mail when you are referred; no other notifications will be sent.