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Position Title: Pathway Intern to Fire Management Specialist (Working Title – Fire Application Specialist/Fire Technology Transfer Specialist).

Series/Grade: Pathway Intern GS-499-7, conversion potential to GS-401 7/9/11 upon completion of all qualifications and supplemental qualifications.

Organizational Unit: Wildland Fire Management RD&A (Rocky Mountain Research Station)

Duty Station: May be located in Boise, ID; Missoula, MT or Virtual

There are three outreaches being flown to fill one position, with full competency being at the GS-0401-11 level, the outreaches include Fire Application Specialist GS-0401 9/11, Pathways Intern – GS- 0499-7 with promotion potential to GS-0401 9/11, and Pathways Recent Graduate GS-0401 7/9/11.  Each outreach will have a separate response form; interested applicants should apply to all outreaches they qualify for.

Program Overview

The Wildland Fire Management Research Development and Application (WFM RD&A) Program, within the Rocky Mountain Research Station will soon be advertising to recruit and fill one Fire Management Specialist position.  This is an exciting opportunity that will offer rewarding experiences in a dynamic program that supports science application and integration in wildland fire management for all federal fire management agencies.

The WFM RD&A is a national level program with significant interagency coordination in support of national strategic goals, and mission statements for the  US Forest Service and Department of Interior bureaus.  The WFM RD&A ensures effective and timely communication between research and management; in addition to ongoing integration of new knowledge and processes into management.  It sponsors and guides development and application of wildland scientific knowledge; decision support tools; and provides science application services to the interagency wildland fire community.  The WFM RD&A also acts as a primary point of contact for communication between scientists and participating field managers, and an advisor to program administrators at local, regional, and national levels.  The WFM RD&A’s mission is not original research; rather it is to identify research that shows promise for refinement into deliverable field applications.   Visit http://www.wfmrda.nwcg.gov/ for more information about the program.

Pathways Developmental Position – GS 0499 

 

  • The incumbent will gain knowledge in development, communication, and implementation of new wildland fire and fuels management technology and research results.
  • In a trainee capacity the incumbent will assist with wildland fire decision support through analysis and advice using the latest fire behavior modeling programs and decision support tools.
  • In a trainee capacity participates with research scientists and land managers in the development of new management systems.
  • Assists as a trainee with technology transfer activities to inform and train fire and resource management user groups in the implementation and use of knowledge, techniques, and systems developed by fire management research.
  • Assists in the design, development, and presentation of fire/fuels management courses, workshops, distance learning, and continuing education activities.
  • As a trainee participates in the analysis of fire management program requirements to design, develop, and implement methods to integrate emerging science and new technologies into national fire management programs.
  • At time of conversion applicant must have 90 days of fire experience, must meet qualifications and supplemental qualification standards.

 

Pathways Program Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must be enrolled in or accepted to (with the intent to attend) an accredited college or university, graduate or professional school; and carry at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the institution. Must be in a degree-seeking academic program.
  • Enrolled in an academic major that is related to the occupation you wish to be considered for.
  • Must be able to complete required occupation-related work experience (640 hours) prior to or concurrently with the completion of course requirements for the degree.
  • Must be a United States citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island). If you are not a citizen, you may participate if you are legally admitted to the United States as a permanent resident, and are able to meet citizenship requirements prior to completion of your degree.
  • Must be in good academic standing. Cannot be on academic probation.
  • If selected, students must sign the Participation Agreement; furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; provide verification of academic status at the end of each academic term (grade report or transcript); must meet academic standards as set forth by the school they are attending; maintain satisfactory progress in completing academic requirements; and demonstrate satisfactory performance and conduct. Students will be required to complete all academic requirements for the target position as stipulated by the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • If you are interested in this position and want to be informed of the Job Opportunity Announcement when it becomes available on USAJOBS, please respond to this outreach notice by using the attached form.
  • To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application (see “Required Documents” section below).  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) by the closing date of the Pathways Intern announcement, once it is posted.
  • To begin the process, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads   Familiarize yourself with this website.  It is highly recommended to watch the video tutorial on how to search for internships.  Next, find the job announcement for this outreach by clicking Search Jobs.  Then click the Apply Online button to the right of the announcement to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.  Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.  Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
  • Note: To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS before the closing date of this announcement.  To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
  • It is our best guess that this position will be flown in USA Jobs sometime in the Month of September through the generalized Pathways announcement. Typically the job announcement has a short turn-around, having your application information ready for submittal is advised.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:

  • Completed Occupational Questionnaire.
  • Résumé
  • College Transcripts to support education requirements.  Copies or unofficial transcript are acceptable for proof of education.  If selected for a position you will be required to provide official transcripts.
  • Veterans:  If you have prior military service, please include copies of all your DD-214s or proof of service.   Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or a mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must also complete and submit a SF-15 along with supporting documentation.

If you have submitted all documents listed above, you have completed the application process.   If you want to save an incomplete Occupational Questionnaire and return later, select the Save button at the top or bottom of each of the application pages and click the Logout button.

 

For More Information about the position contact:

 

Tim Sexton – WFM RD&A Program Manager Lisa Elenz – WFM RD&A Assistant Program Manager

Timsexton@fs.fed.us                                                           lelenz@fs.fed.us

Office: 208-387-5214                                                         Office: 208-387-5658