WildlandFireCareers.com understands that wildland firefighting is a unique and specialized field.  Additionally, we recognize that applying to wildland firefighting positions means striking a balance between meeting hiring standards and showcasing your skills.  We have extensive experience helping wildland firefighters in all sectors, including federal government positions, secure jobs across the country.  

If you're looking to get your start as a firefighter, or secure a promotion, WildlandFireCareers.com can help you achieve your goal. 

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

The federal government reviews applicants with a different set of standards than the private industry. Federal resumes are required to have specific information and considerably more in-depth accounts of your work history, duties, and accomplishments.  Because the hiring officials can only make their determinations based on the information provided in your federal application and resume, it is extremely important to be thorough and forthcoming with information.

We will design a straight-forward, well-crafted Federal Resume that will total approximately 5-10 pages in length. We will tailor your resume to specifically address skill sets described in your target position description. Your qualifications, accomplishments and training will be presented in a clean, well-delineated manner.

This is a hardcopy style resume that you will be able to use in a variety of automated hiring systems - including for systems used by the Forest Service, Park Service and BLM (via cut-and-paste or as attachments).  We will deliver your Federal Resume in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. ASKII / Plaintext formats are available as an optional service. 

Federal Resume Writing Services include a one-time posting to the automated system of your choice (including the Forest Service application system - i.e. Avue Central).  Please contact us for more information about the exact details and limitations of this posting feature. Federal Resume Writing Service does not include responses to KSAs or Evaluation Criteria. 

Full Federal Resume Writing Service pricing is based on current experience level.*  Please see the table below:

* If you've worked at a higher GS level for more than 60 days (i.e. Detailed, Time Limited Promotions, etc.), the pricing will be based at the higher level.  Please contact us if you do not have a GS-level (i.e. entry level or non-federal). A $50 expedite fee may apply for projects that fall within our 10-15 business day turnaround.


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Application Assessments - $65.00
Insight into Forest Service (Avue) or Dept. of Interior (USAJOBS) applications.

Overview:  If you want to keep your financial investment low, but would still like us to look at your application, our Application Assessment Service is a great option.

The Forest Service uses an automated Hiring System called Avue Central (commonly called "Avue" and pronounced: A-view).  The Department of Interior agencies, such as the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management, use the USAJOBS application system.  Both systems have very specific requirements that you must address throughout the application process.  Many of our clients come to us for help with Forest Service applications and, as a result, we have become known as experts!

We are currently the only company offering Application Assessments designed to help people through the federal automated hiring systems!  Do you need someone to look through your Forest Service application and give you some pointers?  Are you unsure of what your application is supposed to include?  Need to have someone help walk you through the process or answer some questions? This service is designed to assist candidates at any level with improving their existing application. 

Our Application Assessment Service includes the following:

• Up to twenty minutes of over-the-phone personal consultation (also include a web-consultation when available).
• Professional recommendations on how to improve your completed application (including online applications such as for the Forest Service and BLM).
• Answers to questions about the Forest Service's automated hiring system and online application process.
• An "extra set of eyes" to spot any discrepancies in your resume or application.
• A basic proofread of your application (i.e. identification of spelling and/or grammatical errors, checkboxes, etc.).

 
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KSA Writing Services - $85 per response
Written statements that support your application and showcase your skills.

Overview: Many federal vacancy announcements require applicants to provide written responses to specific KSA statements (sometimes called Evaluation Criteria or Technical Qualifications). KSAs stand for "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities" and they are meant to provide the hiring officials with verification of your experience.  In many cases, your response to KSA statements can take the place of an interview. 

Our KSA Writing Services offer professional quality responses to KSA statements based on a simple questionnaire that you fill out when you purchase our services.  We utilize the OPM's CCAR approach when developing responses.  Your responses will showcase your value, talents and qualifications and work to support your entire application/ resume.  They will total approximately one-half to one page per response, and will meet the Forest Service's automated hiring system's 4000 character limit restrictions.  A $50 expedite fee may apply for projects that fall within our 10-15 business day turnaround.


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Industry Resumes - $250
Private industry style resumes for state, county, municipal, and contract applications.  Generally 1-2 pages in length.

Overview: WildlandFireCareers.com understands that not every firefighter fits easily into a traditional mold. Likewise, many wildland firefighter candidates have work histories that don't fit easily into traditional resume formats. Whether you're fresh out of college, or piecing together volunteering with everyday jobs, we will craft a one (or two) page, individualized resume that will showcase your qualifications, accomplishments, and skills.
 

Additional Services:

Editing Services - $65 per hour 
For our return clients and custom projects.

Overview: For our return clients, we will complete a proofread, edit, and restructuring of the content within your document (or federal application) to address any necessary updates. Generally, we do not complete editing on documents that were not first created by Loomis Hannah Wordsmithing or Wildland Fire Careers. 

Our billing process for Editing Services is by the hour ($65/hr) with a minimum of one hour and a quarter hour rate after the first hour. Billable work includes all writing, correspondence, consults, and phone dialog. We generally estimate 1-2 hours for basic updating. Extensive updates may necessitate a Project Estimate to accommodate longer timeframes.

For clients who have something unique in mind, we are happy to accommodate special orders and if you have a unique project in mind, please contact us with your request. 

Cover Letter Writing Services - $65
A great addition to your application package.

Overview: Hiring officials are impressed when applications and resumes are accompanied by this critical document. WildlandFireCareers.com will compose a cover letter that will highlight your resume and encourage an interview.

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