Fight fire with the US Forest Service!

Your local Forest Service is now hiring for Summer 2017!

Fire, natural resource, and recreational positions available.

Apply Nov. 15th—Nov. 21st on USAJOBS.GOV

Visit our website for full details.

Ask questions and meet us:

Thursday October 20th

@ 3:30 - 4:30PM

Tri-Tech Skills Center

5929 Metaline Ave.

Kennewick, WA 99336

Recruitment Video

“The Heart of a Firefighter”

Umatilla National Forest

Recruitment Site

sites.google.com/site/umatillafam/ https://youtu.be/QxJFIfkOQLY

umatillahiring@gmail.com Website: goo.gl/QjsEs9 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF/

Umatilla National Forest Supervisor’s Office 72510 Coyote Road Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-3716

See our pamphlet, visit our website or contact us:

Looking for adventure?

Summer employment?

Do you love the outdoors?

Contact Information umatillahiring@gmail.com Website: goo.gl/QjsEs9 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF/ Umatilla National Forest Supervisor’s Office 72510 Coyote Road Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-3716

UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST

SUMMER 2017

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Recruitment Video

“The Heart of a Firefighter”

Umatilla National Forest

Recruitment Site

https://youtu.be/QxJFIfkOQLY sites.google.com/site/umatillafam/

Apply Nov. 15th - 21st for Summer 2017 positions.

Setup your profile now on USAjobs.gov!

Visit our website for full details.

Firefighter applicants must be 18 years of age by Nov. 21st 2016.

Seasonal Positions Available The Umatilla National Forest is seeking motivated individuals to fill natural resource and firefighting positions for the Summer of 2017 (approximately 30 firefighters). These are federal positions that require hard work and dedication. A passion for the outdoors is required.

Start Your Career Many permanent Forest Service employees started out as a seasonal employee. This is how many employees “got their foot in the door”.

Many firefighting jobs look for wildland fire experience and training. Each seasonal employee will have an opportunity to attend on-the-job firefighter training. This training, called “Guard School”, is a one week school covering the basics of wildland fire suppression, fire behavior, human factors, and the incident command system (S-130. S-190, S-110, I-100, L-180). Upon completion of “Guard School” the employee will be qualified to fire wildland fire as a Fire Fighter Type 2.

Applying thru USAJOBS All applications must be submitted through usajobs.gov. As with any online jobsite, the application process requires information about you that may not be readily available. We recommend gathering information, creating a profile, and giving yourself ample time to complete the application process. Applications must be submitted by the time indicated on the closing date. There is no process for accepting late applications.

Questions? Need Help? Visit one of the websites below for questions regarding your application, eligibility, or federal resume. See the back of the pamphlet for ways to contact us.

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help

http://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs/how-to-apply

https://youtu.be/HY5Z_pfFUK4

Perks of Forest Service Employment Personal and Professional Development

Forestry Work Experience

Wildland Fire Experience

Outdoor Work Environment

Unique, Dynamic Environment

Cohesive Team Oriented Environment

On-the-Job Training

Daily Physical Training

Nationwide Travel Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Challenging and Fulfilling Work

Diverse Daily Duties

What’s a Forestry Technician?

“Forestry Technician” is a broad title that covers many

occupations in the Forest Service. Forestry Technicians

assigned to a handcrew or engine have duties primarily

concerned with fire suppression and fuels management.

However it is common for Forestry Technicians to do a

variety of other forestry and resource management

All applicants must be 18 years of age by the application closing date.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (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, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WILL THIS BE YOU? The Umatilla National Forest Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. There are four Ranger Districts.

Pomeroy Ranger District - located in Pomeroy, WA. The district staffs 2 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and fire lookout.

Walla Walla Ranger District - located in Walla Walla, WA. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and 3 fire lookouts. Heppner Ranger District - located in Heppner, OR. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Modules, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and 1 fire lookout. North Fork John Day Ranger District - located in Ukiah, OR. The district staffs 3 Type 6 Engine Module, 1 Ten-person handcrew module and 2 fire lookouts. The district also staffs 1 Twenty-person Veterans handcrew which primary focus is working on vegetation management projects across the forest and supporting fire suppression activities throughout the summer.

How to Apply General Tips: You must have a USAJOBS profile. No need to create a new profile if you already have a USAJOBS profile. Basic demographic information automatically populates when you apply for multiple positions across the Federal government. Once your profile is set up, you must upload a resume in USAJOBS , which should be tailored to the job for which you are applying. You can create a resume through the USAJOBS website or upload a resume as an attachment. You should also upload other documents that may be required for the position you are applying.

You may choose to receive email notifications via USAJOBS by clicking on “Notification Settings” in the “Application Status” tab and selecting the notification alerts you wish to receive regarding your application.

You can set up saved job searches, which will automatically search for jobs based on your search criteria and email you notifications about other job opportunities. Additional information is available via the USAJOBS Resource Center under the Job Search category.

Resume Tips: Tailor your resume to each job announcement

Spell out acronyms

Be honest

Write clear and concise statements

Use active verbs

Proofread your resume

Required Documents When Using a Hiring Authority: When applying to job opportunity announcements and claiming a Hiring Authority, you must submit specific documents in addition to the required documents listed on the job opportunity announcement. Please refer to the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide for specific required documentation.

Questions? Contact us: umatillahiring@gmail.com Website: goo.gl/QjsEs9 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF/ Human Resources Management (877) 372-7248 (Select Option 2 and follow prompts) The Contact Center is open from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (MST) Monday - Friday and closed on all federal holidays.

Information referenced from: http://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs/how-to-apply

What should I include in my

federal resume? Whether you’re a current federal employee or new to the Federal Government, your resume is the primary way for you to communicate your education, skills and experience.

Before you get started

Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under:

Duties and Qualifications

How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire)

How You Will be Evaluated

Make sure you have the required experience and/or education before you apply. Hiring agencies use the job announcement to describe the job and the required qualifications, including:

Level and amount of experience

Education

Training

What to include in your resume

Federal jobs often require that you have experience in a particular type of work for a certain period of time. You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job.

Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for

each work experience

For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

Start and end dates (including the month and year).

The number of hours you worked per week.

The level and amount of experience–for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.

Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

Example

Program Analyst GS-343-11 January 2009 - Present 40 Hours/Week $63,000/Year

Experience/Accomplishment

Experience/Accomplishment

Include volunteer work and roles in community

organizations

Don’t limit yourself to only including paid work experience. Include relevant volunteer work or community organizations roles that demonstrate your ability to do the job.

Use numbers to highlight your accomplishments

Use numbers, percentages or dollars to highlight your accomplishments–you can find this information in things like your performance reviews, previous job descriptions, awards and letters of recommendation.

When explaining your accomplishments:

Include examples of how you saved money, earned money, or managed money.

Include examples of how you saved or managed time.

Examples

“Improved efficiency of document processing by 25% over the previous year”.

“Wrote 25 news releases in a three-week period under daily deadlines”.

“Managed a student organization budget of more than $7,000”.

“Wrote prospect letter that has brought in more than $25,000 in donations to date”.

These statements show in concrete terms what you accomplished.

More resume writing tips

Customize your resume

You should tailor your resume to the job announcement rather than sending out the same resume for every job. Customizing your resume helps you match your competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to the requirements for each job. Emphasize your strengths and include everything you’ve done that relates to the job you’re seeking. Leave out experience that isn’t relevant.

Use similar terms and address every required qualification

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.

Organize your resume to make it easy to understand

You need to organize your resume to help agencies evaluate your experience. If you don’t provide the information required for the hiring agency to determine your qualifications, you might not be considered for the job.

Use reverse chronological order to list your experience–start with your most recent experience first and work your way back.

Provide greater detail for experience that is relevant to the job for which you are applying.

Show all experiences and accomplishments under the job in which you earned it. This helps agencies determine the amount of experience you have with that particular skill.

Use either bullet or paragraph format to describe your experiences and accomplishments.

Use plain language– avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.

Be concise

Hiring agencies often receive dozens or even hundreds of resumes for certain positions. Hiring managers quickly skim through submissions and eliminate candidates who clearly are not qualified. Look at your resume and ask:

Can a hiring manager see my main credentials within 10 to 15 seconds?

Does critical information jump off the page?

Do I effectively sell myself on the top quarter of the first page?

Review your resume before you apply

Check your resume for spelling and grammatical errors and have someone else, with a good eye for detail, review your resume.

Important facts about the federal hiring

process The Federal Government does have a standard job application. Your

resume is your application.

Hiring agencies use the job announcement to describe the job and list the required qualifications and responsibilities.

After applying, the hiring agency uses the information in your resume to verify if you have the required qualifications stated in the job announcement.

Once the hiring agency has determined who is qualified, they may use other assessments such as interviews or testing to determine the best qualified applications.

Learn more about the federal hiring process.

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