Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
• Identifies and secures professional fire and other disaster-related specialists in forestry and natural resources required to carry forth the USFS national and worldwide program of assistance in disaster preparedness and relief.
• Provides USFS and FEMA with advice on fire and other natural resource disaster-related activities nationally and worldwide.
• Identifies appropriate and other National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) partners, personnel and relevant collaborators.
• Provides interpretation of USDA FS programs, policies, and procedures; designs and develops multi-state or national exercise scenarios and serves as an evaluator.
• Directs the conduct and completion of full scale, partial scale, and remedial exercises to determine state and local ability to implement respective emergency plans in response to an incident.
• Provides direct technical assistance to FEMA, NIMS and NRF partners, Department of State, United States Embassies, and cooperating countries on the use of disaster management systems and development of management plans for future and other disasters.
• Functions as a wildland fire management systems subject matter expert in the multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary National Integration Center (NIC).
• Provides advice to USFS, wildland fire agencies, FEMA and cooperating countries on fire and other disaster management training needs.
• Develops training materials, delivers short-term training courses, and evaluates training and training materials as related to emergency operations management.
• Work within the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and the wildland fire systems to transfer technology and instruct interagency personnel in these applications.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

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.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

GW-12: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Worked independently with federal, state and/or local jurisdictions to develop emergency response policies, plans, and procedures; and/or Used emergency response guidelines such as the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National Incident Management systems (NIMS) or other similar guidelines; and/or Assisted in the mobilization and prioritization of government resources for disaster response, including personnel, specialized equipment/supplies, and other operational assets; and/or Assisted federal, state and local governments in assessing existing training programs and developing additional materials to address gaps in training. B. I do not meet the experience described above.

GW-13: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-12 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Planned, implemented and or developed studies and evaluations of emergency management programs; Developed detailed plans, goals and objectives for long range and tactical implementation of emergency management programs; Served as an agency-wide resource or consultant and having independently mobilized and prioritized government resources for disaster response, including personnel, specialized equipment/supplies, aircrafts, and other operational assets.

Selective Placement Factors

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access will be required for this position.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior 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.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.

Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment.

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12908815

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

• Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.

Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

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