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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) (Airtanker Base Manager) - Direct Hire Authority

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to fill a position for a Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) as an Airtanker Base Manager. This role involves directing and overseeing airtanker base activities to support wildland fire suppression efforts, ensuring operational safety and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the activities of an airtanker base in support of wildland fire suppression
Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all elements of airtanker base operations for the unit
Delegated the responsibilities of a project inspector of a full-service retardant contract and provides daily oversight and support for various aircraft contracts
Serves as the primary point of contact with airport management
Responsible for identifying and coordinating the logistical needs for the Airtanker Base
Manages the mixing and loading of retardant chemicals on to aircraft and responsible for ensuring all retardant quality assurance standards are met
Responsible for the implementation of Risk Assessment and Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) procedures and implementing all aviation/airport safety and security protocols
Ensures all aircraft data records are input correctly
Develops comprehensive airtanker base operations plans
Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities of personnel assigned to the air base, and all air base operations on the ramp and office operations area
Ensures all workplace policies and regulations are followed. (HR, travel, credit card etc.)
Evaluates work performance and, if required, initiates minor disciplinary measures

Qualification

Aviation program managementAirtanker Base operationsContract administrationRisk AssessmentAviation Safety Management SystemsTechnical CompetenceAdministrationLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel
Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season
May require completion of a one year probationary period
Driving duties require the incumbent possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume
To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GW-08 is required
You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications to be considered eligible for this position
You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy.
Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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