Wildland Firefighter (UAS Assistant Module Leader) - Direct Hire Authority

This notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted the Department of the Interior "Direct Hire Authority".

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.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, although it does require frequent travel by scheduled and chartered aircraft or ground vehicles to various destinations in the U.S. Occasionally the incumbent must travel by foot to remote field locations to conduct technical investigations and site visits. During the field season, the position demands extended, and variable work shifts and on-call status while away from work. Incumbent must meet the established physical fitness standards for their ICS position. Operations are conducted in rugged terrain and in the wildland fire environment with little or no logistical support. Duty hours on incident assignments can be up to 16 hours per day. Fieldwork requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Other assignments are performed in an office or classroom environment which involves minimal risk or discomfort and requires normal safety precautions.

Working Conditions: The work is divided between field and office activities. The fieldwork is performed at remote locations on incidents and remote environments of temperature extremes, rough terrain, and reduced visibility. Due to the mission requirements of low-level UAS flights in mountainous terrain and all hazard flight operations, the incumbent is exposed to substantial hazards on a regular and recurring basis in the field.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP 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 Information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: Career Transition (opm.gov)