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USAJOBS · 17 hours ago

Supervisory Forest Aviation Officer (Wildland Firefighter)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $127K/yr

1+ years exp

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Supervisory Forest Aviation Officer to provide leadership and coordination for aerial project and fire management activities. This role involves managing aviation operations and ensuring safety and compliance within the Forest Aviation Operations program.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the strategic oversight and safety management of all aviation operations; provides information and technical direction for all planned and continuing Forest aviation operations

Coordinates with Regional aviation management on Forest aviation operations, technical guidance, special projects for aviation support personnel, and other aviation related aspects; coordinates inspections of aviation facilities

Initiates procurement and oversight of aviation contract and support services; designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Forest's aviation contracts

Coordinates, plans, and establishes priorities for the Forest's aircraft use. Coordinates annual contract inspections of aircraft and pilots with Regional aviation inspectors

Provides technical and administrative supervision to the Forests Aviation Program; supervises the aviation modules, including subordinate supervisory positions, on multiple units

Qualification

Aviation Operations ManagementContract ManagementSafety TrainingRisk AssessmentWildland Firefighting ExperienceTechnical SupervisionForestry KnowledgeAdministrative SupervisionCoordinationLeadership

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

Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable

Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

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

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement

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

Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education

Specialized Experience Requirement for GW-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-09) in the Federal Service; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., (coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education

Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting with providing oversight and management of aviation activities including fire detection, suppression, use of fire retardant, aerial non-fire projects. Conducting contract management, safety training, and risk assessment for aviation programs. Assisting with providing technical and administrative supervision for aviation programs

For the GW-12: You must have one-year specialized of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-11) in the Federal service

Specialized experience is defined as: Providing oversight and management of aviation activities including fire detection, suppression, use of fire retardant, and aerial non-fire projects. Conducting contract management, safety training, and risk assessment for aviation programs. Providing technical and administrative supervision for aviation programs. Conducting analysis of aircraft use to determine long term organizational and budgetary needs to meet Aviation expectations

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement