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Specialized Experience Requirements: 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. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-09) of the position to be filled. Examples include, but are not limited to: performing as an aviation specialist or related position with experience in using aviation program resources in support of natural resources in support of natural resource management and fire management operations; experience with oversight, budget planning, development, execution, and monitoring of aviation operations; advising fire managers or managers on firefighting aircraft requirements; working general aviation polices for federal and state agencies; identifying and providing training for personnel using aviation resources; participating in aircraft incident investigations; coordinating with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other agency officials for aviation activities; working as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on aviation contracts. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Most work is performed in an office or meeting room setting; occasionally exposure to risk or discomfort while conducting visits to the field due to extreme temperatures, topography and remote living conditions. Work Environment: While on incident assignments, the incumbent may be exposed to temperature extremes, dust, smoke, noise, rugged topography, involving flights in fixed or rotor wing aircraft, extended outdoor living and high-stress emergency activities. This is a secondary/administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION. FACT SHEET for Fire Positions: Information on Special Retirement.
Responsible for the unit's Aviation Program to include oversight, budget planning, development, execution, and monitoring of all aviation operations.
Serves as liaison for the interagency coordination and use of tactical and logistical aircraft on multi-agency emergency incidents, mutual aid responses, military operations/coordination.
Develops Unit Aviation Plans, manuals, handbooks, and instructional materials and conducts workshops that provide direction and guidance to field/zone/interagency offices.
Responsible for the unit's Aviation Safety and Training Program. Conducts training needs analysis and sponsors, conducts, or coordinates aviation training. Is an Office of Aircraft Services (OAS) certified Interagency Aviation Trainer.
Ensures that the unit's dispatch center(s) operates within current accident/incident response measures.
Follow-ups with recommended corrective actions issued in bureau safety reporting system record.
Participates in investigations for aircraft incidents and accidents.
Exercised delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities 15% of the time (authorities exceed those typical of a work leader and include assigning and reviewing work on a continual basis to ensure production requirements are met).
The position plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjust short-term priorities; and prepares schedules for completion of work assignments.