{"id":61134,"date":"2026-10-01T09:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=61134"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:55:29","slug":"job-wildland-fire-gis-specialist-department-of-the-interior-northern-rockies-and-remote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-wildland-fire-gis-specialist-department-of-the-interior-northern-rockies-and-remote\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Wildland Fire GIS Specialist, Department of the Interior (Northern Rockies and Remote)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"joa-summary\" class=\"hidden md:block\">\n<div class=\"page-section print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/hiring-information\/direct-hire-authority\/#url=Fact-Sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direct Hire Authority<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Wildland Fire GIS Specialist position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-12 working in the <strong>Northern Rockies Geographic Area. Location is negotiable after selection. Selectee must be able to physically report to an official DOI building.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<button class=\"mt-4 button button-outline\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"\" data-target=\"agency-modal\" aria-controls=\"agency-modal\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\">Learn more about this agency<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-hiring-paths\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3AGSNV3CSEWKXD1NVKKDK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"my-2 text-md badge badge-success print:text-black print:border-none\">Accepting applications<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div data-id=\"open-dates\">\n<div class=\" flex flex-nowrap items-center gap-x-1\">Open 09\/28\/2026 to 10\/12\/2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 font-bold\">Location<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">1 vacancy in the following location:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\" data-location-search-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"max-h-48 overflow-y-auto rounded space-y-1 \" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"location-item mt-2 ml-1 p-1 focus:border-primary focus:outline-primary-bright focus:outline-4 focus:outline-offset-0\" role=\"presentation\" data-location-text=\"location negotiable after selection within the northern rockies geographic area  \">\n<div class=\"text-xs\">Within the Northern Rockies Geographic Area<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-6 px-1 font-bold\">Location Negotiable After Selection<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4 font-bold\">Work site options<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4 ml-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\">Telework eligible<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes\u2014This position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4 ml-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Remote job<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\">Relocation expenses reimbursed<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The salary range for the job.\">Salary<\/dt>\n<dd>$97,564 &#8211; $126,835 per year<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">Pay scale &amp; grade<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div>GW 12<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you can move up to the next grade within your pay scale.\">Promotion potential<\/dt>\n<dd>None<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-2 text-xs\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-primary\"><a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684199594899-What-grade-or-pay-am-I-qualified-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about pay scale and grade<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-gray-dark mt-1 pl-5\">Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Work schedule<\/dt>\n<dd>Full-time<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The amount of travel the job requires.\">Travel Required<\/dt>\n<dd>25% or less &#8211; You may be expected to travel for this position.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Appointment type<\/dt>\n<dd>Permanent<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Series is a numbered system for how jobs are categorized and defined.\">Occupations and job series<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/search\/results\/?j=0456\">0456 Wildland Fire Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\">Supervisory status<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Federal service type<\/dt>\n<dd>This job is in the Competitive Service<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Represented by a union<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be tested for illegal drug use.\">Drug test<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The level of security clearance required to hold this position.\">Security clearance<\/dt>\n<dd>Not Required<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Sensitivity refers to this position's potential impact on national security. Risk refers to a position's potential to damage the public's trust.\">Position sensitivity and risk<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52843254270739-What-are-background-checks-and-security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moderate Risk (MR)<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"text-xs mt-2 flex items-start\">\n<div class=\"flex-1\">Jobs require a <a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52843254270739-What-are-background-checks-and-security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">background check<\/a> and some require a <a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52843254270739-What-are-background-checks-and-security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">security clearance<\/a>. The type depends on the job.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines the type of background investigation you will undergo to determine trustworthiness.\">Background check type<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52843254270739-What-are-background-checks-and-security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Credentialing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52843254270739-What-are-background-checks-and-security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suitability\/Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Financial disclosure required<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"text-xs mt-2 flex items-start\">\n<div>Some jobs require <a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684934061843-What-is-financial-disclosure-and-why-does-this-job-require-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financial disclosure<\/a> to identify conflicts of interests.<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Announcement number<\/dt>\n<dd>WFSDHA-26-13072512-CMP-H<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Control number<\/dt>\n<dd>886664000<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-0\">This job is open to<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about hiring paths.\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52853851630483-What-jobs-am-I-eligible-to-apply-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about hiring paths.\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:gap-4 mt-1\">\n<div class=\"hover:ring-2 ring-primary-light lg:w-1\/2 p-1\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-1 underline\">The public<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-9 text-black text-sm\">U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hover:ring-2 ring-primary-light lg:w-1\/2 p-1\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-1 underline\">Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-9 text-black text-sm\">Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Clarification from the agency<\/h3>\n<p>Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position. Veteran&#8217;s preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>Videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative pt-[56.25%] mb-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-duties\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about job duties.\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M34MS660ZNXHZJNQQ4QH4P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about job duties.\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a Wildland Fire GIS Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develops and updates GIS-based situation awareness products to support wildland fire management planning cycles, multi-agency and multi-incident coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Establishes, maintains, and documents authoritative incident situation and fire intelligence-related datasets used for mapping.<\/li>\n<li>Provides highly technical advice to GIS staff at lower organizational levels; mentors others in standardized production methods, data stewardship, and operational product requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Works with other DOI and USWFS offices and Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies to coordinate data capture and analysis projects supporting wildland fire planning.<\/li>\n<li>Independently determines information needs and policy requirements for fire management planning and decision support within the organization assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-requirements\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about job requirements.\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about job requirements.\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Conditions of employment<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Deposit Required.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.<\/li>\n<li>A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.<\/li>\n<li>You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 25% of the time per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.<\/li>\n<li>You may be required to complete training and obtain\/maintain a government charge card with travel and\/or purchase authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>To receive credit for experience, your resume <strong>MUST<\/strong> state either &#8220;full-time&#8221; (or &#8220;40 hours a week&#8221;) or &#8220;part-time&#8221; with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and\/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selective Placement Factor(s):<\/strong> This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates <i><u>must possess Primary\/Rigorous wildland firefighting experience<\/u><\/i>, gained through fire line work in containment, control, suppression or use of wildland fire. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume, including the months, days, and hours per week at which the work was performed to be considered.<br \/>Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire\/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumper, Wildland Fire Modules or Fire Suppression Crews, etc.) with a federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organization;<br \/><b>&#8211; OR &#8211;<\/b><\/li>\n<li>At least 14 days of on-the-ground fireline experience (cumulative or consecutive).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prior primary wildland fire experience <u>must<\/u> be clearly documented in your resume.<br \/><i>Note: an IQCS Master Record or equivalent document will not be used to determine or calculate prior primary wildland fire experience eligibility for this requirement.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only experience and education obtained by 10\/12\/2026 will be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.<br \/><br \/><strong><u>Minimum Qualification<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the GW-12 level:<\/p>\n<p>At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, is required. Examples of specialized experience include: Advising on common GIS business practices, planning, policy, and program development for local use; Contributing to the development of guidelines, regulations and policies concerning GIS and GPS use; Providing technical assistance to solve unique or complicated problems through GIS technology and computer applications.<br \/><br \/><strong>IMPORTANT &#8211; PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at this grade level.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Applicants must meet all selective placement factors and minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Secondary Firefighter Retirement Coverage &#8211; Applicants for this secondary administrative fire fighter position under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), must possess knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of wildland firefighting as demonstrated by direct wildland firefighting experience. In order to receive credit, you must provide a written description of your experience in wildland firefighting. Education without hands-on wildland firefighting experience does not meet this requirement. Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia and rural fire departments, can also be credited. 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: Wildfire: Unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fires: Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Demands:<\/strong> Work is primarily sedentary but may require extended periods of computer use, irregular work hours, and shift work during U.S. Wildland Fire Service incident operations. May involve light physical activity such as moving equipment, setting up workspaces, or occasional travel in field or incident base environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Environment: <\/strong>Work is primarily performed in an office\/computer room environment but may also be performed in incident command posts, temporary facilities, or mobile environments supporting U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland fire incidents, often under austere conditions. The employee may be exposed to long work hours, high operational tempo, and the inherent risks associated with wildland fire incidents, though not typically engaged in direct firefighting activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Additional information<\/h3>\n<div id=\"readmore-ijxezw\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p>The Special Base Rate (SBR) Salary Table for Federal wildland firefighters, General Wildland Firefighter (GW) pay plan effective March 23, 2025 was used to indicate the salary in this announcement. Salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. You can access the new pay schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/pay-leave\/salaries-wages\/2026\/wildland-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<br \/><br \/><strong>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): <\/strong>Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP\/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opm.gov\/rif\/employee_guides\/career_transition.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.opm.gov\/rif\/employee_guides\/career_transition.asp.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reemployment Priority List (RPL): <\/strong>The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on an RPL, you may be given priority consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCS Information: <\/strong>No PCS entitlements authorized<br \/><br \/><strong>Additional Vacancies:<\/strong> One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.<br \/><br \/><strong>Reasonable Accommodation:<\/strong> The USWFS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/reasonable-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy<\/a> if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.<br \/><br \/><strong>Probation\/Trial Period Con&#8217;t: <\/strong>Probationary period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Under completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<button class=\"pl-2 flex md:justify-between justify-center items-center button button-outline w-full md:w-auto mx-0 mt-4 print:hidden\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"\" data-target=\"readmore-ijxezw\" data-toggle-class=\"\" aria-controls=\"readmore-ijxezw\" data-expanded=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"pointer-events-none group-data-[expanded=true]:hidden\">Expand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"pointer-events-none\">additional information<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden md:block print:block\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col space-y-2 mt-4\">\n<article class=\"group\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<h1 class=\"text-base font-bold text-gray m-0 p-0 \"><button class=\"button group w-full text-left rounded-none py-4 pl-5 pr-10 m-0 bg-gray-lightest text-gray-darkest hover:bg-gray-lighter hover:text-gray-darkest focus-outline focus:bg-gray-lighter focus:text-gray-darkest bg-[right_1rem_center] bg-(image:--icon-add) aria-expanded:bg-(image:--icon-remove) bg-no-repeat bg-[size:1.5rem] \" type=\"button\" aria-controls=\"z8711f5159fa9be63b3cfc6389d9bedfb0cafac70e4dd3d623678caa74cae0ce16948_1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"z8711f5159fa9be63b3cfc6389d9bedfb0cafac70e4dd3d623678caa74cae0ce16948_1\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-toggle-group=\"88711f5159fa9be63b3cfc6389d9bedfb0cafac70e4dd3d623678caa74cae0ce16948\" data-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"title-88711f5159fa9be63b3cfc6389d9bedfb0cafac70e4dd3d623678caa74cae0ce16948_1\">Benefits<\/span><\/button><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-evaluation\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>How you will be evaluated<\/h2>\n<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility\/qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Once the job opportunity announcement closes, your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine if you are minimally qualified for the position. If an applicant&#8217;s resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of &#8220;ineligible&#8221; or &#8220;not qualified&#8221; will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. Due to this vacancy being filled through OPM&#8217;s Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the announcement. All minimally qualified candidates will be referred for consideration. Please note that the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. Interviews may be conducted on a pass\/fail basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-required-documents\" class=\"page-section hidden md:block [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Required Documents<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about required documents.\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about required documents.\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You must submit a complete application package. The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10\/12\/2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. <\/strong>Your resume <strong>MUST<\/strong> list your education and\/or work experience including (1) the dates that include month\/year (mm\/yy) of each employment, along with (2) the number of hours worked per week, and (3) work experience duties listed under each job entry. If experience is for a career ladder position, please ensure to clearly show how long you were working in each grade level. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. No assumptions will be made about your experience and\/or education. You are welcome to submit a cover letter.<\/p>\n<p>Resumes must also include name and how to best contact you, including email address and phone number.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Do not include the following types of information in your resume:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Classified or government sensitive information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Social Security Number (SSN)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Photos of yourself<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Encrypted and digitally signed documents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/application\/documents\/resume\/what-to-include\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What should I include in my federal resume<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPM Resume Writing Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following supplemental documentation as applicable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CTAP\/ICTAP Documentation:<\/strong> documentation verifying your CTAP\/ICTAP eligibility &#8211; this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-how-to-apply\" class=\"page-section hidden md:block [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about how to apply.\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M36SE2J384X5ZRS2A9YHG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about how to apply.\"><span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"readmore-trhssc\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. <strong>You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select &#8220;yes&#8221; to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. <\/strong>If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement.<br \/><br \/>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/how-to\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Package<\/a>. See required documents section.<br \/><br \/>Click &#8216;Apply&#8217; to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.usastaffing.gov\/ViewQuestionnaire\/13072512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apply.usastaffing.gov\/ViewQuestionnaire\/13072512<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.<\/li>\n<li>Applications must be received by 10\/12\/2026, 11:59pm ET to receive consideration.<\/li>\n<li>Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/how-to\/application\/status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/how-to\/application\/status\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please refer to the contact information listed at the bottom of the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus\/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro\/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<button class=\"pl-2 flex md:justify-between justify-center items-center button button-outline w-full md:w-auto mx-0 mt-4 print:hidden\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"\" data-target=\"readmore-trhssc\" data-toggle-class=\"\" aria-controls=\"readmore-trhssc\" data-expanded=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"pointer-events-none group-data-[expanded=true]:hidden\">Expand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"pointer-events-none\">how to apply<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div id=\"agencycontact\" class=\"p-4 border-1 border-gray-light bg-gray-lighter my-4\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-0\">Agency contact information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-xl\">NSPS TEAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row mt-4\">\n<dl class=\"md:w-1\/2\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Email<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wrap-anywhere\"><a href=\"mailto:OHCNSPS@ios.doi.gov\">OHCNSPS@ios.doi.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"md:w-1\/2\"><\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Next steps<\/h3>\n<div id=\"readmore-pvmcok\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and\/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.<\/p>\n<p>You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you were not referred and\/or have questions or concerns regarding your rating determination or referral status, in the interest of time, please submit your inquiry in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receiving a Notice of Results and Referral notification email. Inquiries may be submitted to contact listed on this announcement. Be sure to include the announcement number to assist our team in reviewing your inquiry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<button class=\"pl-2 flex md:justify-between justify-center items-center button button-outline w-full md:w-auto mx-0 mt-4 print:hidden\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"\" data-target=\"readmore-pvmcok\" data-toggle-class=\"\" aria-controls=\"readmore-pvmcok\" data-expanded=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"pointer-events-none group-data-[expanded=true]:hidden\">Expand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"pointer-events-none\">next steps<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-section hidden md:block print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>Fair and transparent<\/h2>\n<p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between mt-4\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52854356202899-What-are-criminal-history-inquiries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Criminal history inquiries<\/a><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52685257638803-Equal-employment-opportunity-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684782116499-Financial-suitability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial suitability<\/a><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684690051347-Probationary-period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New employee probationary period<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684683641491-Privacy-Act-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Act<\/a><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684639123219-Reasonable-accommodation-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reasonable accommodation policy<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/53057926545427-Selective-Service-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selective Service<\/a><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684588776339-Signature-and-false-statements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Signature and false statements<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684479792915-Social-security-number-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social security number request<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8089,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,901,32,33,13,9],"class_list":["post-61134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-full-time","category-jobs","tag-alumni","tag-environmental-studies","tag-full-time","tag-jobs","tag-recent-grads","tag-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61134"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8089"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61134"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61135,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61134\/revisions\/61135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}