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Aviation Operations Specialist (Wildland Firefighter)

La Grande, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $109K/yr

1+ years exp

The USDA Forest Service is seeking an Aviation Operations Specialist to assist the Forest Aviation Officer in managing the aviation program for fire and aviation operations. This role involves providing leadership and coordination for aerial projects and fire management activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides information and technical direction for all planned and continuing Forest aviation operations. Maintains close liaison with the Regional Fire UAS Specialist and the Regional Resource Management UAS Specialist

Develops Project Aviation Safety Plans (PASP/MASP) to support National, Regional, and local UAS projects and missions according to agency policy

Maintains close liaison with other aviation managers, Forest Fire Management Officer(s), Deputy Forest FMO(s), Interagency Dispatch Center Manager(s), and Dispatch Coordinators to exchange information on current aviation operations

Develops and evaluates sensors and data collection and processing of equipment and techniques for UAS activity

Provides input to the regional and forest Aviation Operations and Safety Plan. Assists with the preparation of the Forest level supplements to FSM 5700, the Regional Aviation Management Plan, and the Regional Aviation Mishap Prevention Plan

Coordinates with the Forest Aviation Officer and Regional aviation management on Forest aviation operations, technical guidance, special projects for aviation support personnel, and other aviation related aspects

Qualification

FAA Remote Pilot CertificateWildland Firefighting ExperienceAviation ManagementProject Aviation Safety PlansTechnical DirectionCoordination SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check

Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served

Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must be 18 years of age

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result

Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)

Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination

Applicant must possess a current and valid FAA remote Pilot Certificate

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements

Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education

Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university