These positions are located within the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management (WO-FAM). The incumbent will be responsible for developing and recommending aviation objectives, plans, policies, standards, and procedures for the full range of aviation programs in support of National Forest System resource management and protection activities. The two positions being filled are: Helicopter Program Manager Smokejumper Program Manager
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: GW-12: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-11 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisted in developing new or proposed aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines; and/or participated with committees and work groups of aviation managers in developing and recommending aviation-related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions; and/or provided advice and assistance to aviation technology, safety, and operational staff specialists to integrate aviation programs. GW-13: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-12 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Advised and consulted with employees, contractors and cooperators to assist in the evaluation and implementation of proposed complex regulatory changes in aviation management; and/or developed and implemented all policies, standards, and procedures to guide and control the whole range of complex, often unique and hazardous aviation activities supporting resource management and protection programs; and/or served as a qualified technical investigator on aviation accident investigations, reviews, and follows-up on actions. Selective Placement Factors FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history. Recommended Additional Experience: Previous work experience in Helicopter operations and contract development and/or Smokejumper operations and leadership. 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. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
Provides national and interagency helicopter or smokejumper leadership and program responsibility in the development and implementation of all policies, standards, and procedures to guide/control the wide range of aviation activities.
Leads or participates with committees and work groups of aviation managers developing and recommending aviation related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions.
Participates in or leads FAM program and activity reviews to evaluate conformance with Service-wide direction, responsiveness of aviation programs, management needs, opportunities, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Applies knowledge of forest fire protection resources, methods, organization, tactics, and costs; development of new or improved methods of utilizing aircraft for fire detection and suppression.
Represents aviation management in more broadly-based committees or work groups involving several staff groups, Regions, Stations, Area, Forests, or agencies to assure that aviation concerns and interests are adequately provided.
Manages, develops, protects, and utilizes forest and range resources to the formulation of aviation plans, direction, controls, and procurement of aviation resources to support functional natural resource activities.
Coordinates aviation safety and accident prevention matters.