For full vacancy announcements, go to www.USAJOBS.opm.gov

Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management in Nevada is currently recruiting for two positions in its Wildland Fire and Aviation Program. For additional details on the listed positions, you may click on their respective links, visit the Federal USA Jobs website at www.usajobs.opm.gov, and/or contact the BLM Nevada State Office, Branch of Human Resources Office at 775/861-6431.

Deputy State Fire Management Operations
Vacancy Announcement Numbers: BLM-NV-05-026-MP -OR- BLM-NV-05-025-MP
Closing Date: January 22, 2005
Occupational Series/Grade: GS-0455/0401-12/13
Appointment Term/Job Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Duty Location: Reno, NV

The Modoc National Forest, Big Valley and Devil's Garden Ranger Districts, USDA Forest Service have the following vacancies currently open:

GS-462-6 Assistant Fire Engine Operator
Adin Fire Station, Big Valley R.D. Adin, CA

GS-462-6 Assistant Fire Engine Operator
Crowder Flat Fire Station, Devil's Garden R.D. Alturas, CA

GS-462-6 Assistant Fire Engine Operator
GS-462-6/7 Fire Engine 0perator
GS-462-7 Fire Engine Captain
Long Bell Fire Station, Big Valley R.D. Adin, CA

Pack test notice: The incumbents to these positions are required to take and pass a Work Capacity Test. This consists of a three mile hike, within 45 minutes, carrying 45 pounds. Further information about this test can be found at www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs .

How to apply:

The vacancy announcements will appear on the Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS website: www.usajobs.opm.gov The process of applying will take place on the AVUE Digital Services website: www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, you can access the AVUE website and register there; however you will have to wait until the positions are actually announced on USAJOBS prior to completing your application process.

If you have any further questions about these positions or the application process, please call one of the following Modoc National Forest fire management personnel:

Buck Silva, AFFMO Operations Division
530-233-8812

Bob Bell, West Side Zone Operations Battalion
530-667-8652

Dave McMasters, East Side Zone Operations Battalion
530-233-8813

Mike Park, Engine Captain (AFE0)
530-299-8442

Tim Gray, Engine Captain (Crowder Flat Position)
530-233-8811

Mitch Wilson, Engine Captain (Longbell Positions)
530-299-8445