Snake River Hotshots
Recruitment

The Snake River Hotshots will begin accepting applications through April 30th, 2010. However, it is highly recommended that you apply before January 13th, 2010 for early consideration (there is a chance that applicants may not be requested after this date).

Announcement: BLM-FIRE-2010-005
Range or Forestry Technician (Hotshot)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Open:Through 11/30/2009
Early Consideration: 4/30/2010
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This announcement is available through the DOI FIRES website at www.firejobs.doi.gov, then click on "Search for Jobs" OR
at USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov

It is also highly recommend that you apply to the other fire positions on the district. The Snake River Hotshots often recruit from the East Idaho District Engine program and this is a great opportunity to increase your chance of position on the hotshot crew.

DOI-FIRE-2010-004
Range or Forestry Aid/Technician (Firefighter)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Early consideration: 1/13/2010
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Hotshot Wildland Firefighter (Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)

Education
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-
employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work
capacity fitness test (Must carry a 45 LB pack for 3
miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required
medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any
condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to
others, will disqualify you for employment.

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.
Evaluations
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.
Qualifications
To qualify for a GS-02, you must meet
at least one of the following:
- 3 months of general 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 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 AND the Selective Factor:
- 6 months of general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience; 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.

SELECTIVE FACTOR for GS-04:
In addition to the basic qualifications, you must have the
following for the GS-04: 90 days of
wildland fire experience.

To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at
least one of the following AND the Selective Factor:
- 12 months of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-4 level duties; 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.

SELECTIVE FACTOR for GS-05:
In addition to the basic qualifications, you must have the
following for the GS-05: FFT1 qualified or have 180
days of wildland fire experience.

*NOTE: Beginning October 1, 2010, current
employees and applicants will be required to meet the full
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) qualification
requirements. For the GS-5, applicants will be required to be FFT1
qualified and have completed the S-290 course.
Click here for more information regarding this requirement.

Wildland Fire Experience
is defined 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.
Periods of wildland firefighting experience gained through militia
and rural fire departments can also be credited. For
more information regarding this go to FAQs
Question #7 on the DOI FIRES website.

SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE:
is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the
duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the
work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized
experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower
grade level. This experience is considered on-the-line wildland
fire experience in forest or range fire control, prevention or
suppression work.

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE
is considered any type of work that demonstrates the applicants
ability to do the work of the position. This does not have to be
work in wildland fire.

For more information regarding basic qualifications, general
experience and combining education and experience click here.
How to Apply
Please read the ENTIRE vacancy
announcement to ensure that you comply with the
application procedures.

Applications must be received ON-LINE through USAJOBS. On-line
applications must be submitted prior to 12:00
AM (Midnight) Eastern Standard Time of the closing date/early
consideration date of the announcement. For further 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.
Click here for updating application
instructions.
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 1-888-364-6432 for an
application packet PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.
If you have questions regarding positions in Idaho, please contact the BLM Idaho State Office, Human Resources Office at (208) 373-3921.