Intermountain Region Centralized Fire Hire

How to Apply

Please read the entire vacancy announcement and all the instructions on USAJobs before you begin. It's important to read the announcement because there are mandatory requirements you must meet and demonstrate in your application.

You must complete the application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the cut-off date or closing date of the announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. Assistance is available during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact FS HRM Contact Center Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2 well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be received no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

1. Create a USAJOBS profile. If you do NOT already have one, create an account at https://secure.login.gov/sign_up/enter_email . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notifications to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.

2. Create a resume within USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account.

Consider tailoring your resume to the job announcement to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have achieved that are directly related to the position you are applying to. Your experience needs to address every required qualification in the job announcement. Hiring agencies will look for specific terms in your resume to make sure you have the experience they’re seeking. For example, if the qualifications section says you need experience with “MS Project” you need to use the words “MS Project” in your resume. For additional help with your resume, visit Tips for Writing a Federal Resume.

3. Apply Online.

After pulling up the vacancy announcement for the position in which you would like to apply, select “Apply”. Follow the prompts to complete the application process including attaching any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or attached documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and select "Applications." Select on the position title and then select "Update Application” to continue.

The following documents may be required (where applicable) to be submitted to constitute a complete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, delays in the mail service, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in elimination from consideration.

a. Resume including the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience; and 5) other qualifications (including all NWCG qualifications)

b. College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application, however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required.

c. SF-50 (if you are a current or former Federal employee) Notification of Personnel Action must verify your federal status, position title, series, and grade. Utilize an SF- 50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. FSA County employees must provide the most recent notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50-B or FSA-50) that verifies permanent status.

d. Annual Performance Appraisal (if you are a current Federal employee) Submit the most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) which identifies the employee's official rating of record, signed by the supervisor, or a statement advising why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan.

e. Certification of Disability if you are eligible for appointment based on a disability under the Schedule A hiring authority. This certification can be documented by a counselor from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs; by a statement or letter on a physician/medical professionals’ letterhead stationary; or by statements, records, or letters from a Federal Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The certification must verify the applicant has a severe disability, is eligible under a Schedule-A appointment authority, and he or she is able to perform the essential duties of the position. The certification must also describe any needed reasonable accommodation. You can review additional information at Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

f. Proof of Eligibility if you are eligible for appointment based on service in the Peace Corps, Vista, Action Cooperative, or another special authority.

g. CTAP/ICTAP documentation if separated from Federal service or pending separation based on a reduction in force (RIF) or other management workforce reduction action. Proof of eligibility must include a separation notice or Certificate of Expected Separation, SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action or most recent SF-50 (that is not an award), and latest performance appraisal (dated within the last 18 months) or a statement advising why one is unavailable.

h. IQCS/IQS Master Record showing your training and qualifications for the position. If an IQCS/IQS Master Record in not available, some form of documented proof of training and qualifications will be needed for most positions.