Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Aviation at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, ID. Information about the area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ Location negotiable: You must be physically located within 50 miles of a DOI facility. We expect to fill 2 positions; however, add'l positions may be filled if they become available.
Selective Placement Factors (SPFs): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. SPF #1: 100 hours turbine-powered (turbo prop) airplane. This will be verified with a logbook that will be requested at a later date. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS: Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate OR an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a rating of: Multi-engine land; and instrument rating AND must have an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate OR the military equivalent rating. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations. GS-13 FLIGHT HOURS: Some flight hours may be waived provided the candidate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position safely. See the OPM website for more information - Aircraft Operation Series 2181 Total Flight Time:1500 hours Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours Night Flying: 75 hours Flying Time, Last 12 Months: 100 hours Multi-engine Airplane: 500 hours. Instrument: 75 hours Instructor Time: 500 hours Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Failure to provide required information on resume could result in ineligibility for consideration. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: experience in wildland fire principles, risk management techniques, and standard operating procedures while conducting Leadplane missions during fire operations; experience in the areas of aircraft control, tactics, aerial supervision, and retardant/suppressant applications; experience in training plan development and instructional techniques used in formal aviation training and one-on-one training conducted during on-going fire operations. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Serve as an Instructor Pilot and Pilot-In-Command (PIC) conducting general and special use operations.
Operations are conducted under visual and instrument flight rules, including tactical missions over wildland fires, smokejumper operations, reconnaissance, and transportation of personnel and cargo.
During the fire season the individual functions as an Air Tactical Pilot and team member of an Aerial Supervision Module, providing airspace coordination and direct supervision of aircraft assigned to wildland fire incidents.
Serves as a national level technical advisor, course coordinator, and instructor for aviation and fire suppression operations.