INTERAGENCY WILDLAND FIRE HIRING OFFICIAL RECRUITMENT CHECKLIST ‐‐ versions previous to this are obsolete‐‐ 

Submit this form with the recruitment package when recruiting for a fire position. In addition to this form, the recruitment package

may include associated position description, job analysis, questionnaire, rating plan, and other position specific information.

A. Position Information

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Position Number   (if applicable)

Position Title (classified), Series and Grade

Unit /Organization Name

Position Description Number (i.e. DOI1XX)

Duty Station

Immediate Supervisor’s Name, Position

Supervisor Phone Number

B. Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Position (http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov)

If position is recruited as an IFPM position, please indicate by check mark the correct position.  If non‐IFPM, skip to Section C:

√  IFPM Position  

Assigned IFPM Position Complexity  

(√ where applicable)

(Complexity levels same for all grade levels recruited.)

Low Mod High

National Fire Program Manager (NFPM)

Geographic Fire Program Manager (GFPM)

Unit Fire Program Manager (UFPM)

Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist (PFFS)

Wildland Fire Operations Specialist (WFOS)

Supervisory Engine Operator (SEOP)

Engine Module Supervisor (EMLS)

Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent (IHCS)

Helicopter Manager (HEMG)

Senior Firefighter (SFF)

Center Manager (CMGR)

Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager (ACMG)

Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

NOTE: Selective Factors are same for all grade levels recruited.  (i.e. GS‐401‐7/9 Selective Factors same for grade 7 & 9)  

IFPM NWCG Requirements (Selective Factors): Refer to the IFPM position matrix for specific requirements.

Primary Core Requirement(s)

Secondary Core Requirement(s) (If Applicable)

Additional Required Training (If Applicable)

C. Non‐IFPM  Wildland  Fire Position (Selective Factors)

Most non‐IFPM fire positions require selective factors (NWCG Qualifications, etc.).  List below and cite reference document  

(i.e. Red Book, Blue Book, IHOG, etc.).  Attach a brief written justification to support use of the selective factor.

Selective Factor

Selective Factor

Selective Factor

D. Secondary (Administrative) FF Retirement Coverage?   Yes             No        (Select One)     

(If yes, add selective factor of 90 days previous wildland fire experience to the announcement.)

Hiring Official Signature: _________________________________    Date: __________________

   
Interagency Wildland Fire Hiring Official Recruitment Checklist Instructions

The recruitment checklist has been developed to aid hiring officials when requesting a recruitment action from

Human Resources and should be completed and turned into Human Resources with all supporting 

documentation.

Section A: Position Information

Position Number (If Applicable): Official position number generally found on the organization chart 

Position Title (Classified), Series and Grade: This can be found on the position description

Position Description Number: This is found on the Form OF-8 (top sheet) of the position description 

Section B: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Positions ONLY

Complete this section for positions that are part of the IFPM Standard (i.e. one of the 13 key positions). 

If the position is not an IFPM key position, then skip and proceed to Section C. 

IFPM Position: Check the box next to the appropriate position and if applicable indicate the assigned 

complexity level. Designating a complexity level where it is not warranted or indicating no complexity 

level may delay the recruitment process.

Note: complexity is associated with only 4 of the 13 key IFPM positions as shown on the 

recruitment checklist. The assigned complexity level for the Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist 

and/or the Wildland Fire Operations Specialist may not be the same as the Unit Fire Program

Manager.

IFPM NWCG Requirements: To determine the appropriate requirements refer to the IFPM position 

matrix located at: https://ifpm.nifc.gov/Archives/nwcg/FMB16-003a1.pdf 

Primary Core Requirement(s): All IFPM positions have a primary core NWCG qualification 

requirement. Some of the positions have an “either or” option, all qualifications should be listed in 

those instances.

Secondary Core Requirement(s): If some of the positions do not have a secondary core NWCG 

qualification requirement, do not list one. Note that several IFPM positions have an “either or” option, 

all qualifications should be listed in those instances and noted “either/or.” 

Additional Required Training: List only the required training that is identified on the IFPM position

matrix.

Section C: Non-IFPM Wildland Fire Positions

For non-IFPM positions that require a selective factor(s) based on other policy or guidance, list them in 

the table and provide a written justification supporting the need for the selective factor 

If the hiring official lists a selective factor(s) not identified in other policy or guidance, and the work as 

described in the position description supports it, list them on the table along with an attached written 

justification for each. 

Section D: Secondary (Administrative) Special Fire Fighter Retirement Coverage

Indicate whether the position description is covered as Secondary (as opposed to Primary). 

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