Description:
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.This position is located in Billings, MT. Information about the surrounding area may be found here: https://www.billingsmt.gov/ .
We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Requirements:
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. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) is required. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: experience in the coordination, and review of training course materials; evaluation of training outcomes and program effectiveness. Strong background in interagency cooperation and coordination and project management is essential; experience with demonstrated leadership skills, including managing teams, problem-solving, and driving team success.
Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels.
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.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Current federal employees are subject to time-in-grade requirements in addition to specialized experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Physical Demands : The work is primarily sedentary; however, some physical exertion on fire line site visit assignments is required. Walking on rough, uneven terrain, long periods of standing, and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, and temperatures is required.
Work Environment : Work is normally performed in an office setting. During the wildland fire season, field work may involve high risk exposure to potentially dangerous situating or stress.
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.
Apr 3, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov