Updated 11/2/10

Here is a link to the ASC Powerpoint if you are interested. It's thrilling. If you have questions please write them down and bring them up to Diane or Sara or come to the next meeting and ask yourself.

AVUE will be making some changes in the application process beginning November 1. As a result we will not be pulling referral lists for the GS 6,7 & 8 positions until further notice.

These changes will involve a two step process.
Step 1: Build a profile and answer basic questions to see if you qualify for position.
Step 2: Provide work history and answer KSA's.

It is recommended that you-

1 .Keep existing application current.

2. Back up your info on AVUE in the event there is a system dump.

3. Check smokejumper blog for updates on this process as well as hiring. http://msosjmprs.blogspot.com/


Note: announcement numbers may change, stay tuned.

BEHAVE PLUS TRAINING

Anyone who is in the process of becoming a Burn Boss.
Anyone who has already become a Burn Boss and needs a refresher.
Anyone who is scheduled to take S-490.
OR
Anyone who is planning on getting a fire management position outside of jumping. This FREE webinar for BEHAVE Plus is highly recommended. Anyone who is slated to take Rx classes or S-490 this winter and spring it is required for your own good to prevent you from looking like a fool and falling behind in the class.

Get more information here and register by clicking here, Let Keith or I know what you need to get ready.

Mitch Kearns
Missoula Smokejumpers
Smokejumper Training Manager
mkearns@fs.fed.us
office (406) 329-4894
cell (406) 529-2584

The Northern Rockies Childcare is working on being operational this spring, 2011. We are looking for a director. Here is the website for anyone interested. It is not a Forest Service position but a private operation working from a forest service facility. The closing date is Nov. 5th, 2010.

Get Your Apps In!

Get Your Apps In!
Missoula will be pulling certs to fill GS 6, 7, and 8 positions on November 1. So get your applications up to date and current.

New Job Code for Jumpers - WFPRSJ (0152)

Starting October 1,2010 the jumpers will have their own job code. We will no longer be using WFPR52. The new job code is WFPRSJ (0152). That is SJ, as in Smoke-Jumper.

Please check your GovTrip profile and update your default code to WFPRSJ.

It's Back - Security Awareness Training

With the new fiscal year comes the annual Aglearn training. Yes, it is once again time to complete "Information Security Awareness Training". This is MANDATORY!!! Failure to do so will result in loss of FS network access. This must be completed by March 31,2011.
It is recommended you go get your favorite beverage and log in now. You can access through eauthentication (see links) or go direct http://www.aglearn.usda.gov/. In upper left corner click on leaner login.