These positions are located at USDA Forest Service Units.
Incumbent serves as Airtanker Base Manager. Responsibilities include: management of aerial retardant base in support of wildland fire suppression activities, oversight and support to various types of aircraft assigned to the base, and management of airtanker base facilities.
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Duties
* Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
* Serve as an expert in aviation safety and retardant aircraft limitations.
* Direct the activities at an airtanker base in support of wildland fire suppression.
* Apply multi-agency policy, agreements, and protocols to ensure effective interagency aviation operations.
* Oversee the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of all flights and resources assigned to the airtanker base.
* Serve as an expert in the administration of aviation and retardant contracts to ensure conformance to contract specifications.
Requirements
* 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. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
* 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
* 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. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
* 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.
* There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
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