United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

 

May 1, 2007

In Reply Refer To:

1400-410 (FA-202) P

EMS Transmission 05/01/07

Information Bulletin FA IB 2007-010

 

To: All Fire and Aviation Employees

 

From: Acting Deputy Assistant Director (NIFC)

 

Subject: Fire and Aviation Education Award Opportunity DD: 05/25/07

 

I am pleased to announce the opportunity for Fire and Aviation employees to compete for an annual award through the Fire and Aviation Education Award Program. The Fire and Aviation Education Award Program objective is to provide eligible employees with a government-paid educational/training opportunity aimed at increasing their knowledge

and skill, which in turn will enhance performance in their current position and assist in

achievement of their career goals with the Bureau of Land Management.

 

The amount of each award will vary depending on the cost of course tuition and books. The maximum award amount per recipient is $750.00 annually. The number of annual awards granted will depend upon the total cost of tuition and books and the number of recipients selected.

 

Employees are eligible to apply for an award if they meet all of the following criteria:

• are serving in a career or career-conditional appointment (including permanent

seasonal appointments);

• have completed a minimum of one year of Federal Service as of application date;

• encumber a position with a full performance level of GS-9 and below or wage grade

equivalent;

• have supervisor concurrence;

• have an acceptable level of performance; and

• have not received more than two previous Fire and Aviation Educational Awards or

currently do not have Education Awards with outstanding balances.

 

Employees interested in competing for an award must complete the attached application form and include his/her supervisor’s evaluation and a copy of their most current performance appraisal. Return all forms by close of business Friday, May 25, 2007, to:

Fire and Aviation Human Resources Office Attention: Education Award Coordinator

An evaluation panel will review all application packages. Selections will be made based on how the proposed course(s) relates to the employee’s development and career goals.

A copy of the Fire and Aviation Education Award Program Guidelines is attached for

reference. Questions concerning the program may be directed to Suzanne Rebish,

208-387-5388.

 

Signed by:                                            Authenticated by:

Gary Bowers                                        Pat Lewis

Acting Deputy Asst. Director    Supervisory Mgmt. Asst.

Attachments:

1 - Fire and Aviation Education Award Program Guidelines (3 pp)

2 - Education Award Application Form (2 pp)

3 - Supervisor Evaluation Form (1 p)

Distribution:

FA AD (WO)

FA DAD (NIFC)

FA DAD (WO)

BLM ADs

FA Management Team

BLM Library

S. Rebish (FA-202)