Fire Logistics Dispatcher

Duties The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Logistics Dispatchers.
For more information on Dispatchers, click this video.
A Fire Logistics Dispatcher (GS-03) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions.
Works closely with supervisor to input resource orders.
A Fire Logistics Dispatcher (GS-04) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions.
Receives fire location information and notifies supervisor.
Processes resource orders, informs supervisor of logistical support activities, inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications, records and maintains communication logs.
A Fire Logistics Dispatcher (GS-05) serves as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource order requests for fire and other emergency incidents.
Collects, processes, collates and submits incident information to support intelligence activities.
Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.
Processes and interprets weather information.
Records and maintains communication logs.
A Fire Logistics Dispatcher (GS-06) is a dispatcher that serves as a central district coordination point with capability to assemble or obtain suppression resources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead personnel.
Provides input to be used in fire plans and recommends changes as appropriate.
Interprets weather information and gives to management for making decisions.
Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.
A Fire Logistics Dispatcher (GS-07) performs and directs others in completing and processing resource order requests for personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or aircraft for all types of incidents.
Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower level dispatch personnel.
Coordinates with other dispatch organizations on mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of resources.
Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.
Records and maintains communication logs.
Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems.
Provides technical guidance, orientation, and training to other dispatchers.
Locations for these positions are: Fairbanks, AK Boise, ID Carson City, NV Ely, NV Winnemucca, NV Silver City, NM Hines, OR Color Country & Paria River Districts (Cedar City/Richfield, UT)* *NOTE: For district locations, applicants may be assigned to any of the locations listed for that district.
*In addition to the base salary, you will receive a 2.
01% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, AK.
This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and gradual decrease.
During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7) locations from the list of available locations in this announcement.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.
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.
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.
You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
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-03 You must meet at least one of the following: 1).
Six months of general experience, which can be any work experience.
-OR- 2).
At least one year of education above the high school level (30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school).
-OR- 3).
An equivalent combination of education and experience specified above.
To qualify for a GS-04 You must meet at least one of the following: 1).
One year of general work experience, which can be any work experience.
-OR- 2).
Two years of education above the high school level (60 semester or 90 quarter hours in an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 72 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school).
-OR- 3).
A combination of the education and 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: Working with dispatch and dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities.
Work should have included experience such as determining priorities and selecting alternative resources while performing dispatch operations duties independently.
-OR- 2).
A successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in any field.
-OR- 3).
A combination of the education and experience as described above.
To qualify for a GS-06 You must have at least 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties.
Examples of specialized work experience include: Working with dispatch and dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities.
Work should have included processing resource orders, coordinating with other dispatch organizations on mobilization and determining the status of available resources.
To qualify for a GS-07 You must have at least 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties.
Examples of specialized work experience include: Lead dispatch experience and dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities.
Work should have included experience in directing and assisting other dispatchers.
**All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location.
** For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes.
Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities, Mental concentration and accuracy are required.
Vehicle and aircraft travel associated with field visits and other administrative travel may be required.
Work Environment: Work is preformed primarily in an office setting.
During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties.
The duties of this position create a highly stressful environment during peak activity, requiring the ability to keep calm in emergency situations.
Additional information 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.
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.
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 Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.
Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review will be made to ensure basic qualification requirements are met.
Because this vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement.
All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion.
Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You MUST upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Closing Date.
**Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.
Resume MUST include your name and a list of each season and position held, duties performed, dates specified in month/year to month/year format.
In addition, the resume must reflect full-time or total number of hours worked per week.
Part-time hours can be pro-rated based on number of hours worked per week provided.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Example 1: 05/2018 to 08/2018 could be credited as 3 months if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 2.
25 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or-1.
5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
Example 2: 05/2015 to 10/2015 could be credited as 5 months of experience if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 3.
75 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or- 2.
5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
Example 3: Dates listed with month/day/year to month/day/year could be given credit for each to/from date in its entirety if hours worked per week are listed.
05/1/2018 to 08/16/2018 could be credited as 3 months, 16 days if 40 hours worked per week are listed -or- 1 month, 23 days if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on what should I include in my federal resume: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire: This is completed automatically during the online application process.
The questions have to do with minimum qualifications, selective factors if applicable, a verification statement, etc.
There is no additional document needed to complete this requirement.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: College transcripts - To qualify based on education, you MUST submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution (https://www2.
ed.
gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.
html) with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), grade-point average or class ranking, and if applicable, degree and date conferred.
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.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP you MUST submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
* You only need to upload documents that apply to you.
For uploading instructions please click here.
You will not be contacted for additional information.
If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the DOI FIRES Program Office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time by the closing date of the announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the DOI FIRES Program Office at blm_fa_fires@blm.
gov or call our toll-free number at 888-364-6432.
1.
Review the Vacancy Announcement and Eligibility Criteria: Review the announcement thoroughly.
The sections describe who is eligible to apply, what education and/or experience is required for the position, and which documents are needed for your application package.
2.
Apply.
Click the "APPLY" link on the right side of the vacancy announcement.
This will direct you to the login page for USAJOBS.
Select your USAJOBS resume to submit with your application and proceed through the application process answering all questions.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
You must build a resume with the USAJOBS Resume Builder or have an Uploaded Resume on your profile BEFORE applying.
Videos showing how to apply for federal jobs can be found here: https://www.
nifc.
gov/careers/how-to-apply.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed.
Failure to follow these instructions in the announcement (resulting in insufficient information being provided with your resume / application) could result in an ineligible rating.
Your Resume MUST include the following information: -From and To dates (month/year to month/year) for each season and position held.
(Ex: 05/2018 - 11/2018) - Work schedule (number of hours worked per week) for all seasons and positions held.
One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time).
Part-time hours are prorated.
You will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not indicate hours per week.
- Grade level for each season and position that were in the federal service.
- Complete Duties for each of the seasons and positions held.
- References - personal and professional 3.
Submit your resume and supporting documentation ONLINE through USAJOBS.
You also must complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
For detailed step-by-step instructions on How to Apply: https://www.
firejobs.
doi.
gov/index.
php/apply.
To verify the status of your application, please log into your USAJOBS account at:https://my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
For information on what each Application Status means: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FOLLOW UP.
Check your application status before the announcement closes.
It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
NOTE: Technical issues may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information DOI FIRES Program Office Phone 888-364-6432 Email blm_fa_fires@blm.
gov Website https://www.
firejobs.
doi.
gov/ Address Bureau of Land Management call toll free number for address information Boise, ID 83705 US Next steps Once you submit all the required documents and the online application (i.
e.
, online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation, etc.
) in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified via USAJOBs of a status change (i.
e.
, referred, not eligible, not qualified, referred to the hiring official, etc.
).
Note, you must login to your USAJOBS profile to view details of the status change.
Information regarding how to see your application status can be found in the USAJOBS Help Center.
If referred and further evaluation or interviews are required, you may be contacted by the hiring officials for the location in which you are referred.
You will receive a final notification if this job is filled or cancelled.
Timelines for this process vary widely.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents You MUST upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Closing Date.
**Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.
Resume MUST include your name and a list of each season and position held, duties performed, dates specified in month/year to month/year format.
In addition, the resume must reflect full-time or total number of hours worked per week.
Part-time hours can be pro-rated based on number of hours worked per week provided.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Example 1: 05/2018 to 08/2018 could be credited as 3 months if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 2.
25 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or-1.
5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
Example 2: 05/2015 to 10/2015 could be credited as 5 months of experience if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 3.
75 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or- 2.
5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
Example 3: Dates listed with month/day/year to month/day/year could be given credit for each to/from date in its entirety if hours worked per week are listed.
05/1/2018 to 08/16/2018 could be credited as 3 months, 16 days if 40 hours worked per week are listed -or- 1 month, 23 days if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on what should I include in my federal resume: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire: This is completed automatically during the online application process.
The questions have to do with minimum qualifications, selective factors if applicable, a verification statement, etc.
There is no additional document needed to complete this requirement.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: College transcripts - To qualify based on education, you MUST submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution (https://www2.
ed.
gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.
html) with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), grade-point average or class ranking, and if applicable, degree and date conferred.
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.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP you MUST submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
* You only need to upload documents that apply to you.
For uploading instructions please click here.
You will not be contacted for additional information.
If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the DOI FIRES Program Office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.
S.
Citizens.
This is a public notice under the Direct Hiring Authority.