:TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CIO RADIO LIAISON TO LAW ENFORC
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:19 pm
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Job Title:TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CIO RADIO LIAISON TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS)
Department:Department Of Agriculture
Agency:Forest Service
Job Announcement Number:12-1151010003-3398DP-JL
SALARY RANGE:
$81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, June 29, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0391-13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
USFS - Nationwide
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nations most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. Its an awesome responsibility but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CIO RADIO LIAISON TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS) , GS-0391-13:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aip ... Code=XFNWN.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
See Other Information.
DUTIES:
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(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Manages the engineering, design, acquisition, implementation, and operation of the major telecommunications services supporting an agency.
Measures system traffic characteristics, quality of service, and equipment utilization for systems and system components.
Acts as contracting officers representative (COTR) in performing analytic and evaluative duties in connection with the planning, scheduling, acquisition, installation, integration, modification, and testing of telecommunications systems equipment and commercial services.
Develops operating, reporting, and service procedures for the telecommunications program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level with experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
Specialized experience directly related to this position should be documented in the Work History section of the online application. Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative in the Work History section that describes the duties performed relative to the specialized experience defined for this position. Show percentage of time performing these duties if work involved a variety of different duties, i.e., where only a portion of the work experience would be creditable for this position.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as one or more of the following; planning and managing Law Enforcement LMR Systems: Specifically Analog Wideband and Narrowband Systems, APCO P25 Digital Trunked and Conventional Repeat Radio Systems, Microwave and Satellite Communication Systems; providing State, Regional, or Agency wide primary leadership and maintenance responsibilities for a Land Mobile Radio System or a Radio Program.
See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
BENEFITS:
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See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is located in a detached Forest Service field site and reports to the ASC-CIO. The Chief Information Office (CIO) staff develops policies, plans, standards, guidelines and procedures for the efficient and economical delivery of information resources in support of the Forest Service mission. CIO works closely with agency program leadership to help leverage information assets, including information technology, applications, and data to meet business needs. CIO facilitates the Forest Service information resources governance through a Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and sound business principles. Through the Chief Technology Office (CTO), CIO provides commercial information technology services in the areas of computer hardware, software and data, as well as radio, voice, video and data telecommunications. Customer service and performance accountability for these services is monitored by the ticket management system as governed by the Enterprise Operations Center. This position is located in the Communications Line of Service through the Chief Technology Office in the USDA Forest Service. This organization is responsible for delivering enterprise-wide infrastructure services to customers in order to support mission delivery. The primary focus of this position is the successful deployment and use of technology, tools, processes and customer services for Land Mobile Radio systems management. Incumbent serves as the CIO Radio Liaison to Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) with primary management responsibilities for supporting Law Enforcement with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) requirements. This position is Nation-wide in scope and reports directly to the CIO Radio Program Manager. This position is classified as critical-sensitive with Top Secret Access and requires satisfactory clearance by the Department's Security Officer. Incumbent is required to support All Risk Incidents and may be required to be on call 24/7. Incumbent stands duty as the CIO Duty Officer as required.
For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Jimmie Porter at [email protected] or 541-383-5741.
Salary is based on Rest of U.S. General Schedule Pay Rate. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/ for additional information on pay rates.
NOTE: **** THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU ARE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF A FOREST SERVICE OFFICE. THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA IS DEFINED AS 49 MILES. FOREST SERVICES OFFICE LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THIS WEBSITE, http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml#
Duty location will be virtual at any established Forest Service duty location in order to connect to electronic systems needed to accomplish the work. Duty location will be determined at time of selection. To obtain more information about the U.S. Forest Service and individual locations, go to http://www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name).
Applicants are encouraged to provide narrative responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) highlighting accomplishments that are specific to the KSA and duties of this position. Work history should contain sufficient information to validate qualifications and the specialized experience claimed in the questionnaire. Supporting documents such as an SF-50, DD-214, or college transcripts must be attached to the application to verify eligibility and/or qualifications/GPA.
If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Please check Job Posting Information, Summary, for the area of consideration (i.e., Who May Apply), and time limit information.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not eligible.
BASIS OF RATING: The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Quality, Well Qualified, and Eligible. Candidates placed in the Quality category will be assessed based on Education, High Ability, or Experience. Well Qualified candidates are those who clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements but do not necessarily meet the criteria for the Quality category. Candidates in the eligible category meet basic minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the criteria for the Well Qualified category. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Drug testing is a requirement for certain positions. See "Other Significant Facts" portion of this announcement for information specific to position being filled.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement or on the date a referral list is generated from an Open Continuous announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.
Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.
Applications received become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each method.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. Applicants will be required to provide documents with their application to validate their claim for preference. More detailed information is available on the Main Menu screen under the selection entitled, "Veteran Information."
Completion of a probationary or trial period may be required, depending on the type of appointment. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check our website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs for general information on the Forest Service.
Applications must be certified online by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications early in the opening period. The Forest Service is not responsible for nonreceipt of online applications. You will be notified of successful receipt of your application via the e-mail indicated on your application.
HOW TO APPLY: In order to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, please submit the following information:
1. Experience/Employment Information:
Apply On-Line at www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal employment and may be submitted electronically.
2. Eligibility Information: The following documents must be electronically attached to your application to verify your eligibility and basic qualifications. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification.
a. If you are claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy. If you are claiming 10-point preference you must submit a DD214, Member 4 copy, an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point preference) and a letter (dated 1991 to present) from the VA or military department indicating your disability rating. Applicants claiming preference based on service performed after October 14, 1976, must specify on the application the Campaign Badge upon which they are basing their claim. If you are still on active duty and claim veteran's preference, then you must submit documentation such as a: (1) official orders or citation entitling you to a campaign badge; (2) statement of service from a commanding officer or someone else in authority attesting to your active duty which identifies dates of entry and anticipated separation; rank at time of discharge; and anticipated character of discharge; or (3) in the case of someone claiming service during the first Gulf War or since 9/11/01, any official document attesting to your presence on active duty during the appropriate calendar periods. Veterans who fail to submit the supporting documentation with their application will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include name on all documents.
b. Transcripts (official or unofficial) are required if education is used to meet basic qualifications requirements or meet education criteria in the quality category. Transcripts should be attached to the Avue profile or faxed to 253-573-9869; please include name on all documents.
3. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Notice of Expected Separation, performance appraisal information for current Federal employees or other proof documents are required if requesting priority placement consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). CTAP and ICTAP candidates must be well qualified. Submit SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document to verify current or former federal employment status should also be submitted.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aip ... Code=XFNWN.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call If you are unable to apply online, contact the Avue Help Desk at [email protected] or 1-800-407-0147.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
See Other Information.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
ASC HRM Contact Center
Phone: 8773727248
Fax: 8663393923
TDD: 8008778339
Email: [email protected]
Agency Information:
Forest Service
Do not mail applications, see
instructions on How to Apply tab.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87109
US
Fax: 8663393923
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
See Other Information.
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Agency Information:
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
87109
US
Fax: 8663393923
Questions about this job:
ASC HRM Contact Center
Phone: 8773727248
Fax: 8663393923
TDD: 8008778339
Email: [email protected]
Job Announcement Number:
12-1151010003-3398DP-JL
Control Number:
320431100
Job Title:TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CIO RADIO LIAISON TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS)
Department:Department Of Agriculture
Agency:Forest Service
Job Announcement Number:12-1151010003-3398DP-JL
SALARY RANGE:
$81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, June 29, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0391-13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
USFS - Nationwide
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nations most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. Its an awesome responsibility but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CIO RADIO LIAISON TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS) , GS-0391-13:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aip ... Code=XFNWN.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
See Other Information.
DUTIES:
Back to top
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Manages the engineering, design, acquisition, implementation, and operation of the major telecommunications services supporting an agency.
Measures system traffic characteristics, quality of service, and equipment utilization for systems and system components.
Acts as contracting officers representative (COTR) in performing analytic and evaluative duties in connection with the planning, scheduling, acquisition, installation, integration, modification, and testing of telecommunications systems equipment and commercial services.
Develops operating, reporting, and service procedures for the telecommunications program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Back to top
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level with experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
Specialized experience directly related to this position should be documented in the Work History section of the online application. Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative in the Work History section that describes the duties performed relative to the specialized experience defined for this position. Show percentage of time performing these duties if work involved a variety of different duties, i.e., where only a portion of the work experience would be creditable for this position.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as one or more of the following; planning and managing Law Enforcement LMR Systems: Specifically Analog Wideband and Narrowband Systems, APCO P25 Digital Trunked and Conventional Repeat Radio Systems, Microwave and Satellite Communication Systems; providing State, Regional, or Agency wide primary leadership and maintenance responsibilities for a Land Mobile Radio System or a Radio Program.
See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
BENEFITS:
Back to top
See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is located in a detached Forest Service field site and reports to the ASC-CIO. The Chief Information Office (CIO) staff develops policies, plans, standards, guidelines and procedures for the efficient and economical delivery of information resources in support of the Forest Service mission. CIO works closely with agency program leadership to help leverage information assets, including information technology, applications, and data to meet business needs. CIO facilitates the Forest Service information resources governance through a Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and sound business principles. Through the Chief Technology Office (CTO), CIO provides commercial information technology services in the areas of computer hardware, software and data, as well as radio, voice, video and data telecommunications. Customer service and performance accountability for these services is monitored by the ticket management system as governed by the Enterprise Operations Center. This position is located in the Communications Line of Service through the Chief Technology Office in the USDA Forest Service. This organization is responsible for delivering enterprise-wide infrastructure services to customers in order to support mission delivery. The primary focus of this position is the successful deployment and use of technology, tools, processes and customer services for Land Mobile Radio systems management. Incumbent serves as the CIO Radio Liaison to Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) with primary management responsibilities for supporting Law Enforcement with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) requirements. This position is Nation-wide in scope and reports directly to the CIO Radio Program Manager. This position is classified as critical-sensitive with Top Secret Access and requires satisfactory clearance by the Department's Security Officer. Incumbent is required to support All Risk Incidents and may be required to be on call 24/7. Incumbent stands duty as the CIO Duty Officer as required.
For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Jimmie Porter at [email protected] or 541-383-5741.
Salary is based on Rest of U.S. General Schedule Pay Rate. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/ for additional information on pay rates.
NOTE: **** THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU ARE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF A FOREST SERVICE OFFICE. THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA IS DEFINED AS 49 MILES. FOREST SERVICES OFFICE LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THIS WEBSITE, http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml#
Duty location will be virtual at any established Forest Service duty location in order to connect to electronic systems needed to accomplish the work. Duty location will be determined at time of selection. To obtain more information about the U.S. Forest Service and individual locations, go to http://www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name).
Applicants are encouraged to provide narrative responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) highlighting accomplishments that are specific to the KSA and duties of this position. Work history should contain sufficient information to validate qualifications and the specialized experience claimed in the questionnaire. Supporting documents such as an SF-50, DD-214, or college transcripts must be attached to the application to verify eligibility and/or qualifications/GPA.
If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Please check Job Posting Information, Summary, for the area of consideration (i.e., Who May Apply), and time limit information.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not eligible.
BASIS OF RATING: The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Quality, Well Qualified, and Eligible. Candidates placed in the Quality category will be assessed based on Education, High Ability, or Experience. Well Qualified candidates are those who clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements but do not necessarily meet the criteria for the Quality category. Candidates in the eligible category meet basic minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the criteria for the Well Qualified category. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Drug testing is a requirement for certain positions. See "Other Significant Facts" portion of this announcement for information specific to position being filled.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement or on the date a referral list is generated from an Open Continuous announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.
Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.
Applications received become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each method.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. Applicants will be required to provide documents with their application to validate their claim for preference. More detailed information is available on the Main Menu screen under the selection entitled, "Veteran Information."
Completion of a probationary or trial period may be required, depending on the type of appointment. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check our website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs for general information on the Forest Service.
Applications must be certified online by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications early in the opening period. The Forest Service is not responsible for nonreceipt of online applications. You will be notified of successful receipt of your application via the e-mail indicated on your application.
HOW TO APPLY: In order to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, please submit the following information:
1. Experience/Employment Information:
Apply On-Line at www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal employment and may be submitted electronically.
2. Eligibility Information: The following documents must be electronically attached to your application to verify your eligibility and basic qualifications. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification.
a. If you are claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy. If you are claiming 10-point preference you must submit a DD214, Member 4 copy, an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point preference) and a letter (dated 1991 to present) from the VA or military department indicating your disability rating. Applicants claiming preference based on service performed after October 14, 1976, must specify on the application the Campaign Badge upon which they are basing their claim. If you are still on active duty and claim veteran's preference, then you must submit documentation such as a: (1) official orders or citation entitling you to a campaign badge; (2) statement of service from a commanding officer or someone else in authority attesting to your active duty which identifies dates of entry and anticipated separation; rank at time of discharge; and anticipated character of discharge; or (3) in the case of someone claiming service during the first Gulf War or since 9/11/01, any official document attesting to your presence on active duty during the appropriate calendar periods. Veterans who fail to submit the supporting documentation with their application will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include name on all documents.
b. Transcripts (official or unofficial) are required if education is used to meet basic qualifications requirements or meet education criteria in the quality category. Transcripts should be attached to the Avue profile or faxed to 253-573-9869; please include name on all documents.
3. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Notice of Expected Separation, performance appraisal information for current Federal employees or other proof documents are required if requesting priority placement consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). CTAP and ICTAP candidates must be well qualified. Submit SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document to verify current or former federal employment status should also be submitted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Back to top
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aip ... Code=XFNWN.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call If you are unable to apply online, contact the Avue Help Desk at [email protected] or 1-800-407-0147.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
See Other Information.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
ASC HRM Contact Center
Phone: 8773727248
Fax: 8663393923
TDD: 8008778339
Email: [email protected]
Agency Information:
Forest Service
Do not mail applications, see
instructions on How to Apply tab.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87109
US
Fax: 8663393923
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
See Other Information.
< Back to ResultsBack to top
EEO Policy Statement | Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement | Veterans Information | Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Dock
Apply OnlinePrint PreviewSave JobShare Job
Agency Information:
Forest Service
Do not mail applications, see
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
87109
US
Fax: 8663393923
Questions about this job:
ASC HRM Contact Center
Phone: 8773727248
Fax: 8663393923
TDD: 8008778339
Email: [email protected]
Job Announcement Number:
12-1151010003-3398DP-JL
Control Number:
320431100