Wildland Firefighter (Aviation)

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.

GW-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-05 grade level in federal service or equivalent. For the GW-06 there is no substitution of education for this position. Examples of specialized experience includes: Assisted in providing facility maintenance, oversight and/or procedures for repairs and improvements. Assisting higher level personnel with contract preparation and/or administration.

Using specialized airtanker equipment and ensuring equipment is in proper working order. 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. In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Applies specific rules, regulations, and procedures to perform a complete segment of airtanker loading assignments with a broad scope.,Directing other workers in the prescribed and safe loading of fire-retardant materials into airtankers of various sizes and configurations.,Directs pilots, parking tenders, and loaders around the tarmac, hangar, or landing field using portable radios and hand signals.,Performs calculations, reviews aircraft documentation, and inspects loading of retardant chemicals to ensure that individual aircraft weight limitations are not exceeded, and the retardant is within required specifications.,May function as retardant crew member (RTCM) and aircraft timekeeper (ATIM) roles.,Performs a variety of assignments made for developmental purposes that are designed to prepare the incumbent to perform the duties and responsibilities of the target position.,This includes duties associated with the operation of the airtanker base and aerial retardant program Project Inspector on airtanker contracts.,Participates in the maintenance of the base buildings, grounds, equipment, and water systems.

Operates various gas and electric powered mowers, saws, generators, hand tools. Inventories and inspects equipment and supplies.,Insures all items are in a usable condition and ready for immediate use. Provides input to the procuring and/or requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and services.,Reports all fuel and retardant spills and ensures that they are promptly cleaned according to established environmental and/or hazardous materials procedures.,Utilizes computer-based applications for program support.

Prepares and inputs data into computerized records relating to aircraft use and payment, scheduling, incident and accident reports.