First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Firefighter Recruit

Prescott Fire Department

Hiring Salary: $54,612.74 annually

Pay Grade: 110-S

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full Pay Range: $54,612.74 to $81,918.83 annually

Deadline to Apply: 01/03/2025

Firefighter Paramedics are eligible for additional pay after successful completion of the academy:

Paramedic Hiring Salary: $66,610.25 annually

Full Pay Range: $66,610.25 to $93,912 annually

Requirements:

This position requires the following minimum requirements:

18 years of age at the time of application
Valid Driver's License
High School Diploma or GED
Current Arizona State or Nationally Registered Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic. (Card must be uploaded in application for acceptance)
A current Candidate CPAT (January 3, 2024 - January 3, 2025) (Proof must be uploaded in application for acceptance)
Successful completion of City of Prescott sponsored recruit academy. Recruits receive full pay and benefits during the academy.
Special Requirements Upon Job Offer:

Selected applicants must pass as a condition of employment:

Department's approved physical. Must meet NFPA 1582 standards for medical and physical fitness.
Drug screening
Motor vehicle records check
Criminal background screening
Public safety specific psychological evaluation
Essential Duties (Including but not limited to):

Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency medical service by using various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structures, salvaging contents, extinguishing fires, and providing emergency medical services. Responds to non-emergency calls and public service activities.
Performs other activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment.
Performs emergency first aid and other emergency aid tasks.
Participates in regular training, drills, and classes related to all aspects of emergency response and mitigation.
Participates in all aspects of fire prevention and inspections.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
Work includes significant public contact, including presenting public education programs in the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Post City Sponsored Academy:

Knowledge of professional firefighting methods, practices, procedures.
Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention methods, fire behavior and fire chemistry.
Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, and practices of hazardous material control/clean-up
Knowledge of streets, addresses, geographical locations, and water systems throughout the city.
Knowledge of the use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue situations.
Knowledge of principles of fluid hydraulics and maintaining nozzle pressure; proper documentation practices for medical emergency supplies, equipment, and apparatus.
Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of firefighters on shift.
Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and repair of all equipment.
Knowledge of first aid, CPR and other basic and/or advanced emergency medical care techniques and methods.
Knowledge of trauma and medical emergencies.
Knowledge of drug administration and drug calculations.
Skill in Responding rapidly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Skill in operating fire apparatus, pumps, and related equipment used in fire suppression operations.
Skill in applying emergency medical assistance, including CPR and first aid; performing strenuous work under adverse conditions for an extended period.
Skill in the safe and proper operation of equipment and tools.
Skill in remaining calm under adverse conditions, making sound judgments concerning life and property under pressure.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with business owners/managers, other Fire department staff, and the public.
Ability to sufficiently meet NFPA 1001 and 1582 standards.
Ability to perform duties effectively and safely, operate required vehicles, equipment, and machines.
Ability to read handwritten and typewritten material.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in person, over the radio, and telephone.
Selection Process (To establish eligibility list):

Application Process:

Applications are open from November 12th, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
Applications can be filled out at https://cityofprescott.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Proof of EMT certifications and CPAT certifications must be uploaded in application.
Written Exam and Video Interview:

The City of Prescott Fire Department will be utilizing Public Safety Answers for the written portion of the exam and initial virtual interview. Applications will be reviewed weekly as they come in, and a link will be sent to qualified applicants to complete the online exam.
The deadline to submit the online examination and video interview upload is January 10, 2025.
Please contact the City of Prescott Human Resources Department with questions
Testing reviewed and notification of oral board invitation January 14th, 2025
Interview Process:

Candidates selected during the written and virtual interview portion will be invited to an in-person interview during the week of January 21-24, 2025
Candidates selected during the in-person interview will be invited to a Final Fire Chief's Interview. Interviews will be held the week of January 27-31, 2025
New hire academy:

Candidates selected for hiring will attend a 16-week academy starting March 10, 2025. All other successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for future hires.
As a condition of employment, successful completion of the academy is required; candidates must pass and receive the following certifications provided in the academy. If the candidate is already certified, they will not need to take the state testing. The candidate will still be required to take the training and fully participate during the academy. Please reach out to City of Prescott HR to learn more about the reciprocity of certification requirements.
Arizona Firefighter I & II certification. If you currently have this certification, it must be through a state, federal, or accredited agency (EX: AZ, IFSAC, DOD OR PRO BOARD)
Arizona Hazardous Materials for 1st Responders certification. If currently have this certification, it must be through a state, federal, or accredited agency (EX: AZ, IFSAC, DOD OR PRO BOARD)
NWCG Basic Wildland Firefighter

Employee Core Beliefs

The ideal candidate for the firefighter recruit position brings a deep sense of commitment, integrity, and dedication to service, and must be able to embody the Prescott Fire Department's 8 rules of engagements.

BUILD TRUST - Building mutual trust is our highest priority work product. 
Talk about concepts and ideas, not people - do not gossip, and don't tolerate it in your vicinity and look out for and advocate for each other - Assume good intent. 
Encourage consistency and predictability - across shifts, companies, and workgroups, in our schedules and work product. 
Follow the "Fireground Rules" of team engagement:  ►Perform a 360 - see the other person's perspective ►Don't walk past a tangled hose - if you see it, solve it ►Establish a water supply - never let the person in the "fight" fail ►Coordinate and communicate
HAVE OWNERSHIP - What's my part in this, and how can I help own the result? 
Replace blaming "he, she, they, them, someone" with owning the position of "me and I."  
Be accountable, have pride, and own the occasional failures, together. 
Protect our department's brand and reputation - both on and off duty. 
RESPECT YOURSELF AND EACH OTHER - Respect for the individual makes the group stronger.
Encourage and respect our differences - they are key to effectiveness and feeling valued. 
Learn each other's limitations and preferences - and adjust your effort. 
Have humility - check your ego at the door.  
Take care of yourself mentally and physically and protect each other's time with family and friends.  
COLLABORATE AS IF OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT - Because they do 
Find the win for the team. 
State limitations - then solve the problem. 
HAVE FUN - Creativity and fun produce better results: 
Be flexible and adapt yourself, the rules, and the approach to the situation. 
Have fun at work - but not at someone's expense. 
Be willing to fail while stretching for the organization and support each other when we do. 
WORK WITH INTEGRITY - By "Following": 
Follow through on your commitments and renegotiate when unable to do so. 
Follow the policies, rules, and guidelines and discuss sticking points as a team. 
Follow established process - Integrity and process matter. 
Follow directions by understanding intent - If unclear, ask.  
Conduct yourself with character and integrity. 
LEAD THE CHANGE - Model expected behaviors and be the first to step up. 
Find innovative solutions informed by our past, build and renew tradition, and lead the organization into the future - be a change agent. 
Walk with each other - don't force.
LIVE IN THE PRESENT - Build the new structure and norms - together. 
"It's comforting to live in the past, but by doing so, I rob myself of everything that's yet to come." 
Enjoy the journey - we have a privileged career that we share with the community and each other.  
Celebrate our individual and collective success and wins - both big and small.  

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride in Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213

MAJOR BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME 56 HOUR REGULAR EMPLOYEES: 224 hours paid time off; Ten paid holidays and one floating holiday; Employee Health and Life Insurance; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability and Retirement benefits; PROBATION: An established probationary period must be satisfactorily served by each employee. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodation will be made for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://cityofprescott.applicantpro.com/jobs/3556411-226358.html

Summary This Supervisory Wildland Firefighter position serves as the Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region, Branch of Fire Management, Duty Station in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. Responsibilities Serves as the Assistant Fire Management Officer Directing all phases of the assigned fire program unit to include fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, fire preparedness, fuels management and fire prevention, dispatching, suppression, post-suppression, and all hazard and emergency response activities. Performs/supervises administrative program management functions such as planning; budget formulation and execution; stewardship of physical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property; development and implementation of training and development programs; and implementation of cooperative agreements. Facilitates fire management planning activities; and develops local/annual operating plans and provides staff technical direction in the execution of master plans. Collaborates with unit/tribal leadership while also serving on and representing the units and BIA on various interagency teams, and work groups dealing with specific local, geographic, or national fire management issues. Works with a variety of complex technical problems relating to fire weather, smoke management, fire behavior, and computer fire modeling. Makes periodic inspections of the fire management organization and operations for compliance with approved plans, rules, regulations, and standards to ensure that an adequate and effective fire management force is being maintained. Establishes priorities for fire hazard reduction, prescribed burns and fuels management based on minimizing potential damage and maximizing multiple resource benefit and enhancement. Ensures the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; and evaluates work performance of employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-12: 1 year of specialized wildland fire management work experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that includes directing multiple phases of fire management programs on Federally managed lands to include fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, fire preparedness, fuels management and fire prevention, dispatching, suppression, post-suppression, as well as all hazard and emergency response activities .Examples of specialized experience include directing and supervising a fire management program that is responsible for wildland fire use, prescribed fire, fire suppression, aviation, fuels, and smoke management including planning, program direction, coordination, and evaluation, developing, reviewing, and analyzing fire management plans for ecological soundness and technical adequacy. Experience must have included all the fire program management elements as described below: Reviewing and evaluating fire management plans for ecological soundness and adequacy; Conducting field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved and/or to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken; and Developing analysis on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management. In addition to fire program management, appropriate experience must have included either prescribed fire/fuels management or fire management operations as described below: Prescribed fire/fuels management experience in broad range of activities such as: Professional forest or range inventory methods and procedures (e.g., Brown's planar intercept for dead and down fuels; live fuel loading assessments); Analysis of fuel loadings and determination of appropriate fuel treatment methods and programming; Land use planning and environmental coordination; Evaluation of prescribed burn plans or fire management plans to ensure fire containment is possible and identification of appropriate suppression contingencies if containment is not obtained. Fire management operations, analyzing and applying fire management strategies, plus experience in at least five of the following activities: Mobilization and dispatch coordination Fire prevention and education Training Logistics Equipment development and deployment Fire communication systems Suppression and preparedness Aviation SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: These are MANDATORY qualification prerequisites to qualify for this position. Applicant must have possessed the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience: This is an administrative position in an organization having a firefighting mission and is clearly in an established career path. Prior firefighting experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience outside the Federal government is a MANDATORY PREREQUISITE. Wildland firefighting experience is required to meet qualifications for secondary (administrative) covered positions. The Department of Interior defines wildland firefighting experience as: On-the-line wildland firefighting experience gained through containment, control, suppression, or use of wildland fire. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fires as follows: 1) Wildfires - unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires; 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. NOTE: Selective factors are knowledges, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants who do not meet the selective factors are ineligible for further consideration. You MUST provide a current copy of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record or other agency equivalent documentation which verifies you meet this required qualification for this position when submitting your application. Selectees for IFPM positions requiring currency will be required to obtain and maintain currency for the NWCG qualifications listed above. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered under the secondary/administrative firefighter special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d)(FERS) when it is filled by an incumbent who transfers directly from a primary or another secondary law enforcement or firefighting position with no break in service to this position. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent will depend upon his or her individual work history. You may meet the qualification requirements, but not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system. FERS TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary coverage position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Physical Demands: Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Working Conditions: Although work is generally performed in an office setting. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during fire assignments. Education Additional Information Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from Fort Defiance, Arizona to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is currently authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will apply as long as funding is available. This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment. TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS.. The pay flexibilities of the recruitment bonus, relocation bonus, and student loan repayment may be authorized by the manager (pending availability of funds and higher management approval). TELEWORK: Indian Affairs management has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.

Position: Community Resource Technician
Schedule: Varies (maximum 18 hours per week)
Wage: $17.00/hr
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Deputy Chief – Community Risk Reduction
Status: Part-Time
Supervises: None
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Primary Function:
A Community Resource Technician performs with considerable initiative and independence, which may require the application of technical knowledge. A Community Resource Technician may be required to conduct work during normal workdays, evenings, holidays, or weekends, as required. Work schedules and locations are subject to change based on District needs. Additionally, the Community Resource Technician shall be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities commensurate with this classification, and any other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license with good record
• Must pass District driver training, including practical course
• Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in public service

First Review of Applications will be November 18th
If enough applications are received, posting will close.
All contact with applicants will be via email. No walk-in applications will be accepted.

Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

Selection process may consist of: Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and reference checks.

Candidate Notification: All candidate notifications will be completed by email. Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set-up and not full.

Preference Points defined: The District will apply civil service preference points for veterans pursuant to ARS §38-492.

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825-9001 option 6.

Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary This is a Wildland Firefighter Hotshot position located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region, Branch of Wildland Fire Management, Operations - Hotshot Section, Duty Station in Fort Defiance, Arizona and will be filled from Standard PD Number: DX00200. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. Responsibilities Serves as a trained member of a wildland fire module or hand crew/engine crew executing fuels management, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire activities. Specific specialty areas of work within fire modules or crews include fire engine operation, fire management planning, fuels management, and prevention. Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-4: Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 grade level in the Federal Service; OR two (2) years of education above the high school level with related course work; OR a combination of education and work experience - for example, three months of general experience and three months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 30 semester hours of the required college coursework (50% of the education requirement) when combined meets the total requirements for the position. See below for qualifying experience and education: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized work experience may include the following: Wildland Fire Suppression such as digging hand line, building or patrolling fireline, suppressing spot fires, mopping up fires, hose lays, connecting buckets to drop water or retardant during firefighting operations, etc. Wildland Fuels Management such as prescribed burning, clearing up burned areas within fireline, felling snags or trees and/or cutting brush around fireline, collecting fuel loads, etc. Monitoring Wildland Fire such as weather, topography, smoke, fire effects, fire behavior, fire location, collect and record fire related data, etc. Wildland Fire Preparedness such as maintains fire tools and equipment - Pulaski's, shovels, McLeods, chainsaws, fire hose, pumps, drip torches, power equipment, vehicles, radios, etc. EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university (60 semester hour or 90 quarter hours) in Wildland Fire Training, Wildland Fire Science, Wildland Fire Technology or other directly related fields of study, such as forestry, range management or conservation, or natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography). SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This is a MANDATORY qualification prerequisites to qualify for this position. The applicant must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications under the Standards for Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations to be considered eligible for this hotshot position identified as a IHC Firefighter: Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) or higher NOTE: Selective factors are knowledges, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants who do not meet the selective factors are ineligible for further consideration. You MUST provide a current copy of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record or other agency equivalent documentation which verifies you meet this required qualification for this position when submitting your application. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE (MEA) AND FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) (FERS). The maximum entry-age (MEA) for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement or firefighter experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants over the MEA of 37 MUST have enough prior covered service under the Firefighter Special Retirement benefit in order to be eligible for re-entry into a primary firefighter position. These positions are covered by the special enhanced annuity retirement provisions for Federal Firefighters and Law Enforcement officers and have a mandatory retirement age of 57. Two exceptions are allowed: 1) an applicant has prior Federal service in documented special retirement covered position(s) sufficient to count toward 20 years of covered service on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57; or 2) an applicant is a qualified veterans' preference eligible, in which case the MEA is waived and their corresponding retirement age may be higher than 57 after completing 20 years of service. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Applicants are responsible for submitting all supporting documentation prior to the closing date of a vacancy for an MEA determination. Acceptable forms of documentation consist of SF-50's showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable Federal civilian appointments or copies of agency approved certification letters based upon individual claims for coverage. Failure to provide this documentation with your application may result in the loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date. The duties of this position are so rigorous that employment is limited to physically vigorous individuals who must meet established maximum age and physical qualification requirements. Physical Demands: Arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Work Environment: Forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing) Education If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the 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. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Additional Information Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from Fort Defiance, Arizona to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. NOTE: This vacancy is utilizing the Nationwide Special Salary Table Number 001M along with applicable chart for designated geographic location. A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is currently authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will apply as long as funding is available. This is a permanent full-time seasonal career/conditional appointment. The incumbent will be in pay status at least 13 pay periods (26 weeks) or more depending on funding & workload not-to-exceed 25 pay periods (50 weeks) per calendar year. Services will not be required at certain times due to lack of work/funds, weather conditions, ceiling limitations or other unforeseen circumstances & will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units?

Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER in the MARINE CORPS- FIRE AND EMEGENCY SERVICES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA. Responsibilities You will serve as the Assistant Fire Chief in charge of the Emergency Operations Branch. You will serve as a senior administrative staff member sharing in the overall management of both Operations shifts. You will assume operational control at emergency incidents directing firefighting crews until relieved by the Fire Chief. You will be responsible for the operation of Fire Stations, maintenance and upkeep of fire apparatus and equipment on shift, such as, structural, wildland, and aircraft firefighting, medical aid, multi-casualty incidents, etc. You will assume responsibility for Fire and Emergency Services Division operations on his/her shift. You will assign work other than firefighting as required. Oversee master operational roster and schedules, administered by the Station Chiefs, to assure adequate personnel and staff coverage during each shift. You will review plans for construction and building modifications to assure compliance with DOD, Marine Corps and National Building Fire Codes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical expertise, and training in fire protection efforts; assigning work requirements; directing firefighting operations; implementing plans and programs; and providing direction during emergency incidents. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Home to NASCAR's Championship Weekend, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In March, the Ruoff Mortgage 500 NASCAR Weekend kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. In November, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours.

Essential Functions:

* Perform Fire and EMS response functions (fire prevention, fire suppression, patient assessment / treatment)
* Perform track restoration functions (fluid spills, debris collection)
* Practice and maintain professional work ethic and appearance.
* Shifts range from 6-16 hours depending on event.

Certification Requirements:

* Current Firefighter certification, Emergency Services background, or Motorsports background
* Current BLS CPR card (ASHI, American Red Cross and American Heart accepted)
* Current ACLS card (Paramedics only) (ASHI, American Red Cross and American Heart accepted.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Minimum age 18 years old.
* High School Graduate/GED
* Valid Driver's License
* Successfully pass a driving record check. (Preferred, not required)
* Must attend mandatory annual training and complete required online training initially and annually. (All training is paid)
* Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
* Strong communication skills
* Positive attitude!

This is a temporary seasonal, event based position located in Avondale, AZ. Shifts and hours will vary based on our event needs.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won't take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Follow us on Twitter @NASCARJobs to stay current on all of our openings.

Home to NASCAR's Championship Weekend, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In March, the Ruoff Mortgage 500 NASCAR Weekend kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. In November, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours.

Essential Functions:

* Perform Fire and EMS response functions (fire prevention, fire suppression, patient assessment / treatment)
* Perform track restoration functions (fluid spills, debris collection)
* Practice and maintain professional work ethic and appearance.
* Shifts range from 6-16 hours depending on event.

Certification Requirements:

* Current Firefighter certification, Emergency Services background, or Motorsports background
* Current BLS CPR card (ASHI, American Red Cross and American Heart accepted)
* Current ACLS card (Paramedics only) (ASHI, American Red Cross and American Heart accepted.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Minimum age 18 years old.
* High School Graduate/GED
* Valid Driver's License
* Successfully pass a driving record check. (Preferred, not required)
* Must attend mandatory annual training and complete required online training initially and annually. (All training is paid)
* Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
* Strong communication skills
* Positive attitude!

This is a temporary seasonal, event based position located in Avondale, AZ. Shifts and hours will vary based on our event needs.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won't take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Follow us on Twitter @NASCARJobs to stay current on all of our openings.

Summary This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. Responsibilities The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on Helitack (helicopter) Crews in Grand Canyon, AZ (Grand Canyon NP). For more information on the Types of Crews, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04) is a trained wildland firefighter on a Helitack (helicopter) crew. Loads helicopters, determines weight calculations, completes crew manifest and access remote areas by helicopter to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-05) is a trained and experienced wildland firefighter on a Helitack (helicopter) crew. Loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weights, etc. and completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site. May exit helicopter in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. For contact information and housing availability, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency, select Arizona. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/. Requirements Conditions of Employment SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. To register or verify your registration, go to the Selective Service System website. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination. 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: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Positions may require a valid state driver's license. Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer. You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment. All positions have medical qualification requirements. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service fire uniform standards. Qualifications Hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in your resume. ***Experience listed will need to include specific duties about the work being performed and should not be only the general language stated below in the examples. To qualify for a GS-04 You must meet at least one of the following: 1). Six 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 may include the following: Wildland Fire Suppression such as digging hand line, building or patrolling fireline, suppressing spot fires, mopping up fires, hose lays, connecting buckets to drop water or retardant during firefighting operations, etc. Wildland Fuels Management such as prescribed burning, clearing up burned areas within fireline, felling snags or trees and/or cutting brush around fireline, collecting fuel loads, etc. Monitoring Wildland Fire such as weather, topography, smoke, fire effects, fire behavior, fire location, collect and record fire related data, etc. Wildland Fire Preparedness such as maintains fire tools and equipment - Pulaski's, shovels, McLeods, chainsaws, fire hose, pumps, drip torches, power equipment, vehicles, radios, etc. -OR- 2). 2-year course of study above high school, from an accredited college or university, in Wildland Fire Training, Wildland Fire Science, Wildland Fire Technology or in other related fields which included at least 12 semester hours of coursework such as forestry, range management or conservation, or natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography). -OR- 3). A combination of the education and work experience described above. To qualify for a GS-05 You must meet at least one of the following: 1). One year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include: On-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. -OR- 2). 4- year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in Wildland Fire Science, Wildland Fire Training, Wildland Fire Technology or other related fields which included 24 semester hours of coursework such as forestry, range management or conservation, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography). -OR- 3). A combination of education and specialized work experience described above. Selective Factors for GS-05: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Helicopter Crew Member (HECM) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Work Environment: Forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing). Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft. Education Proof of Education: To qualify based on education, you MUST submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: 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. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Pay rates vary depending on location. For additional information on pay rates: Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. For more information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here. 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. Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following: -Annual, sick leave, and paid federal holidays -Depending on tour of duty - Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay -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, which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. 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. A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as long as funding is available.

Summary This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Directs all phases of wildland fire areas such as fire operations, fire management planning, aviation management, training and workforce planning, and fire preparedness. Assists the FMO to direct budget administration, internal and external communication, development, implementation of cooperative agreements, and development of policy and procedures for the fire management program. Supports and provides oversight for the development of state/regional procedures, protocols, program standards and internal controls, and strategic objectives for their assigned program areas. Assists in developing new methods, techniques, and practices for wildland fire management specific to the unique characteristics of the state/region. Coordinates strategic implementation of complex fire management activities in a rapidly changing environment for allocation of resources, equipment and aircraft . Represents state, region, or Tribal wildland fire management position/posture to national wildland fire management leadership and to other mission adjacent agencies and communities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized 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(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. At the GS-13 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12) in Federal service. Examples include, but are not limited to: advising high level management officials on fire management planning at the district or state level or equivalent; reviewing wildland fire preparedness actions and operating plans; evaluating, coordinating, directing and implementing policy to support wildland fire management programs and operations; familiarity with budget formulation and expenditure of funds; supervising or leading a staff of fire and aviation professionals responsible for fire and aviation programs. 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. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Requires intermittent physical exertion such as walking over rough or rocky terrain while performing field operations. Work Environment: Work is usually performed in an office setting. This is a secondary/administrative firefighter 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 policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) 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 Positions: Information on Special Retirement. Education See Qualifications Section. Additional Information 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. 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 OPM's 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 exceed minimum qualifications for this position. Certain incentives, such as, Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis, and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentives (OPM.gov), or Relocation Incentives (OPM.gov), or Student Loan Repayment (OPM.gov) Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.