Tour of Duty: Career Seasonal 13/13

OUTREACH AND VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title, Series-Grade: Lead Forestry Technician, GS-462-6 (MR#: FS1478)

District/Unit: Tally Lake Ranger District and Swan Lake Ranger District/Flathead National Forest

Date of Notice: September 17, 2014

Application Due Date: October 8, 2014

The Swan Lake and Tally Lake Districts of the Flathead National Forest are seeking interested candidates for multiple Lead Forestry Technicians, GS-462-6. The duty stations for these positions are in Kalispell, Montana and Bigfork, Montana. The vacancy announcements are currently posted in USAJOBs. Merit promotion candidates should apply to the OCR14-462-AFEO-6G and all other US citizens should apply to OCR14-462-AFEO-6DP announcement. You will need to select Kalispell, Montana and Bigfork, Montana as the preferred locations.

Tour of Duty: Career Seasonal 13/13 Who May Apply: All US Citizens & Merit Promotion Candidates Where to apply: USAJOBS www.usajobs.com. This position will be filled using the Vacancy Announcements Numbers: OCR14-462-AFEO-6G (Merit Promotion Candidates) OCR14-462-AFEO-6DP (Open to all US Citizens).

A referral list of qualified applicants will be requested on October 8, 2014 so applications must be submitted prior to this date.

**OUTREACH RESPONSE** Interested applicants should fill out the form at the end of this outreach, or those desiring further information, should contact the supervisor listed below:

Name of Supervisors: Casey Evans Tally Lake SFEO David Pemble Tally Lake SFEO Brett Pargman Swan Lake SFEO D U E D A T E T O R E S P O N D: October 6, 2014 Phone Number: (406) 758-3523 Tally, 837-7549 Swan Lake e-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] Mailing address: 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901 200 Ranger Station Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911

POSITION DUTIES: Wildland Fire Engine. Serves as a lead wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Has specialized duties such as water handling specialist, fully qualified chain saw operator, or responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Ensures the engine is kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch. Serves as initial attack Incident Commander.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test consists of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: Approved for primary firefighter coverage. Approved by USDA under FERS and CSRS on 03/25/2009, #C6. FS1478

POSITION LOCATION: Kalispell, MT and Bigfork, MT

OTHER CONDITIONS OF This position has been identified under the Interagency Fire Program Management EMPLOYMENT: (IFPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications to be considered eligible for this position. For further information reference: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/management/ifpm/crosswalk.pdf

The position number is FS1478 and the IFPM requirements for this position are FFT1 and completion of S-290.

The Forest: The Flathead National Forest includes 2,300,000 acres in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem. The spectacular glacial mountains feature majestic peaks, lush forests, snowfields, lakes and alpine. Waters of the Forest flow from numerous mountain streams into the Swan, Stillwater, and 3-forks of the Flathead River downstream into Flathead Lake, largest freshwater lake west of the Great Lakes. World-class wild lands include the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (BMWC), three nationally designated Wild & Scenic Rivers, and the adjacent Glacier National Park. As stewards of portions of both the BMWC and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, the Forest has a responsibility to provide educational opportunities to help sustain this incredible landscape for future generations.

Kalispell and the Flathead Valley:

EDUCATION

Public Schools: Elementary 32 Private schools: elementary 16 High schools 5 Flathead Valley Community College

DAY CARE: 9 day care centers MEDICAL FACILITIES: 2 hospitals and 8 nursing homes, several retirement and assisted living facilities. CHURCHES: Many churches, both denominational and non-denominational

COMMUNITY / AREA AMENITIES

Public Libraries 6 Bus Services 1 Health Clubs 8 Commercial Airlines 4 (Delta, Northwest, Horizon, United service Glacier Park International Airport)

Amtrak (service to Whitefish) Live Theater 2 summer playhouses Sports Facilities several Movie theaters/complexes 4 State, County, City Parks several Art Galleries 2 Ski Areas (alpine) 2 Symphonies/Orchestras 1 Museums 8 Golf Courses 12 Glacier National Park nearby Flathead Lake nearby (largest freshwater natural lake west of the Great Lakes)

For information regarding Kalispell and the surrounding communities, please visit the following webpages at: www.kalispellchamber.com or www.fs.fed.us/r1 or call the Flathead Visitors/Convention Center at 1-800-543- 3105.

For information regarding Region One’s Civil Rights program, please click on the following link: Region One - Civil Rights Date: FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM

Position Identification – Position Title: Lead Forestry Technician Series/Grade: GS 462 – 6 Location: Swan Lake Ranger District, duty station at Bigfork, MT Tally Lake Ranger District, duty station at Kalispell, MT Applicant Information Name: E-Mail Address: Current Title, Series, Grade Highest Grade Previously Held (if same as current indicate “same” Current Organization/Location: Current Appointment: Permanent Temporary Term Not Current Employee If you are NOT a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following authorities: Reinstatement Person With Disabilities Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable Disability Former Peace Corps Volunteer Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Demonstration Project (external Other recruitment from the general public) Position Interest I would like to be considered for this position in the series identified. Series currently identified and classified Other appropriate series for which I am qualified: I would like to be considered for this position at the grade level identified. Target grade level currently identified. Other grade level for which I am qualified (below target grade): I wish to be considered for this position(s) as: Permanent Assignment (lateral/promotion/change to lower grade) Detail or Temporary Promotion Opportunity Applicants May Use This Space to Identify Special Qualifications, Interests, Needs or Provide Other Information:

Please send this completed form and apply in USAJobs by October 6th to: SUPERVISOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] for Tally Lake, [email protected] for Tally Lake [email protected] for Swan Lake Or call: Casey Evans at: (406) 758-3507 David Pemble at: (406) 758-3523 Brett Pargman at: 406-837-7549 Thank you for your interest in this opportunity!