BIA Strategic Recruitment - Trust (DOI)
Wildland Fire Training Officer – Direct Hire Authority
BIA Strategic Recruitment - Trust (DOI), Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, 57401
Summary
This Training Specialist position serves as the regional Wildland Fire Training Officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Regional Office, Division of Natural Resources, Branch of Fire Management, Duty Station in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Overview
Open dates: 10/16/2025 to 11/06/2025 Salary: $72,111 to $107,650 per year Location: Aberdeen, SD Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full‑time Travel required: Occasional – Travel required for work assignments and/or training. Frequent travel may be required during peak fire activity. Relocation expense reimbursement: Yes Telework: Yes—as determined by agency policy. Remote job: No Security clearance: Other Series: 1712 Training Instruction Supervisory status: No Service: Competitive Promotion potential: 11 Responsibilities
Serve as the regional Wildland Fire Training Officer and technical advisor to the Regional Fire Management Officer. Responsible to formulate and coordinate the planning, development, implementation, documentation, and delivery of wildland fire training courses, regional succession planning, and workforce development. Provide program leadership and direction in fire management training for a regional BIA Fire Management Program. Work with the regional and unit fire management officers to assist with training needs through the design and development of comprehensive fire management training curriculum, courses, and materials. Assures integration and coordination among these programs to ensure that training programs and materials reflect fire management policy direction, objectives, and regulations. Evaluates inter‑agency fire management training courses and assists in development of new national and regional courses to meet training needs and skills requirements. Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required. For male applicants born after 12/31/1959 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, registration is required and eligibility is determined. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. 1‑year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment are evaluated. All Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Designation as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program requires annual acknowledgment of possession of a valid state driver’s license. Qualifications
++EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS++
– All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. ++BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1712++ A. Undergraduate or Graduate Education – in a major field of study directly related to this position. –OR– B. Specialized Experience – that demonstrates practical knowledge of this position and methods and techniques of Instruction. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-1712 SERIES, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING: GS-09: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS‑07 or a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL. B or J.D. related to this position. GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS‑09 or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M. in a field related to this position. Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience is a mandatory prerequisite. Firefighter retirement coverage and FERS transition requirements are described in the announcement. Education
If you are qualifying based on your education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Academic requirements, including credit hours and foreign equivalency, are outlined in the announcement. Additional Information
Indian Preference Policy:
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934. Verification form BIA‑4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Salary listed reflects permanent pay increases effective 23 March 2025. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). Wildland firefighters are eligible for Incident Response Premium Pay when deployed to a qualifying incident. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. How to Apply
To apply, complete the online application and submit the required documents as specified in the Required Documents section. Required Documents
Resume (detailed work experience, dates worked, position title, series, grade, hours worked per week, supervisor contact, 3 professional references). Application package must be limited to 2 pages. Beginning and ending dates of employment, work schedule (Full‑time or Part‑time), hours worked per week. Educational transcripts (official or unofficial). BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference). Current Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) Individual Master Report or equivalent documentation (if applicable). Current federal employee SF‑50 (if applicable). Veteran’s documentation (if applicable). CTAP/ICTAP eligibility proof (if applicable). Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) documentation (if applicable). All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Agency Contact Information
Strategic Recruitment‑Trust bia_okc_hr@bia.gov 301 NW 6th Floor 311 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 US Next Steps
Once you submit all required documents, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After evaluation, you will be notified of your status or referral to the hiring official. This office will not respond to status requests. Physical Demands
Work is predominantly sedentary but requires physical exertion during fire suppression activities, including walking over rough terrain in all weather. The incumbent may be required to work long shifts or multi‑day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. Working Conditions
Most work is performed in an office setting. Fieldwork is performed in a wildland environment, sometimes in steep terrain where surfaces may be uneven, rocky, or covered with thick vegetation. Temperatures are frequently extreme; smoke and dust conditions may be severe. Protective clothing (boots, hard hats) is required during emergencies. Fair and Transparent
Equal Employment Opportunity policy, privacy act, selective service, and other policies are referenced in the announcement.
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This Training Specialist position serves as the regional Wildland Fire Training Officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Regional Office, Division of Natural Resources, Branch of Fire Management, Duty Station in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Overview
Open dates: 10/16/2025 to 11/06/2025 Salary: $72,111 to $107,650 per year Location: Aberdeen, SD Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full‑time Travel required: Occasional – Travel required for work assignments and/or training. Frequent travel may be required during peak fire activity. Relocation expense reimbursement: Yes Telework: Yes—as determined by agency policy. Remote job: No Security clearance: Other Series: 1712 Training Instruction Supervisory status: No Service: Competitive Promotion potential: 11 Responsibilities
Serve as the regional Wildland Fire Training Officer and technical advisor to the Regional Fire Management Officer. Responsible to formulate and coordinate the planning, development, implementation, documentation, and delivery of wildland fire training courses, regional succession planning, and workforce development. Provide program leadership and direction in fire management training for a regional BIA Fire Management Program. Work with the regional and unit fire management officers to assist with training needs through the design and development of comprehensive fire management training curriculum, courses, and materials. Assures integration and coordination among these programs to ensure that training programs and materials reflect fire management policy direction, objectives, and regulations. Evaluates inter‑agency fire management training courses and assists in development of new national and regional courses to meet training needs and skills requirements. Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required. For male applicants born after 12/31/1959 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, registration is required and eligibility is determined. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. 1‑year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment are evaluated. All Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Designation as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program requires annual acknowledgment of possession of a valid state driver’s license. Qualifications
++EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS++
– All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. ++BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1712++ A. Undergraduate or Graduate Education – in a major field of study directly related to this position. –OR– B. Specialized Experience – that demonstrates practical knowledge of this position and methods and techniques of Instruction. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-1712 SERIES, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING: GS-09: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS‑07 or a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL. B or J.D. related to this position. GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS‑09 or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M. in a field related to this position. Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience is a mandatory prerequisite. Firefighter retirement coverage and FERS transition requirements are described in the announcement. Education
If you are qualifying based on your education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Academic requirements, including credit hours and foreign equivalency, are outlined in the announcement. Additional Information
Indian Preference Policy:
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934. Verification form BIA‑4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Salary listed reflects permanent pay increases effective 23 March 2025. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). Wildland firefighters are eligible for Incident Response Premium Pay when deployed to a qualifying incident. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. How to Apply
To apply, complete the online application and submit the required documents as specified in the Required Documents section. Required Documents
Resume (detailed work experience, dates worked, position title, series, grade, hours worked per week, supervisor contact, 3 professional references). Application package must be limited to 2 pages. Beginning and ending dates of employment, work schedule (Full‑time or Part‑time), hours worked per week. Educational transcripts (official or unofficial). BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference). Current Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) Individual Master Report or equivalent documentation (if applicable). Current federal employee SF‑50 (if applicable). Veteran’s documentation (if applicable). CTAP/ICTAP eligibility proof (if applicable). Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) documentation (if applicable). All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Agency Contact Information
Strategic Recruitment‑Trust bia_okc_hr@bia.gov 301 NW 6th Floor 311 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 US Next Steps
Once you submit all required documents, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After evaluation, you will be notified of your status or referral to the hiring official. This office will not respond to status requests. Physical Demands
Work is predominantly sedentary but requires physical exertion during fire suppression activities, including walking over rough terrain in all weather. The incumbent may be required to work long shifts or multi‑day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. Working Conditions
Most work is performed in an office setting. Fieldwork is performed in a wildland environment, sometimes in steep terrain where surfaces may be uneven, rocky, or covered with thick vegetation. Temperatures are frequently extreme; smoke and dust conditions may be severe. Protective clothing (boots, hard hats) is required during emergencies. Fair and Transparent
Equal Employment Opportunity policy, privacy act, selective service, and other policies are referenced in the announcement.
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