This position is a Airplane Pilot, GS- 2181-12 working in Fairbanks, Alaska for the R7-Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R7-24-12196175-TD-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Airplane Pilot your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as pilot-in-command of single engine, wheel, float, fixed-wing aircraft. Conduct flights from designated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airfields, and non-designated landing strips (gravel bars, beaches, ridge tops, lakes and rivers, etc.) of restricted size in isolated areas. Follow and keep management apprised of all FAA, Office of Aircraft Services (OAS), Department of the Interior (DOI), and Service rules and regulations regarding operation of aircraft (public and private) associated with the Service's missions within their duty station and Region. Conduct other flying related duties which include: aircraft record keeping; coordination with other Service pilots, the Regional Aviation Manager, Regional Aviation Training Manager and OAS; initiation of cyclical and non-scheduled maintenance; refueling and fuel handling; lubrication and cleaning of aircraft; preflight and postflight activities; weather briefings and flight planning; loading and unloading of aircraft; and de-icing and extensive preparations for winter flights. Conduct search and rescue operations. Inspect aircraft used to support Service programs to assure they are equipped with required (per Office of Aircraft Services policy, FAA regulation, and State law) cargo nets, and survival and first aid gear. Maintain records, including pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information. Assist in performing biological surveys including but not limited to waterfowl, raptor, vegetative mapping, radio telemetry, data tabulation, classification of habitats, and other related field and office work. Most surveys will be aerial, but incumbent will occasionally participate in ground surveys which will involve walking or working out of canoes and small boats.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Driver's License: Selectees will be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Firearm: Selectees will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.
• Possess a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or FAA Airline Transport Certificate (or military or other acceptable certificate) and have completed the minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 11/27/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Possess a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or FAA Airline Transport Certificate (or military or other acceptable certificate) and have completed the minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience, as described here: 1) Total Flight Time - 1500 hours; 2) Pilot-In-Command - 1200 hours; 3) Night Flying - 75 hours; 4) Flying Time, Last 12 Months - 100 hours; and 5) 75 hours of Simulated Instrument or hours logged in actual Instrument meteorological conditions. (You must submit Certificates and Ratings with your application for verification of required hours). Minimum Qualification GS-2181-12: Have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. This experience has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience for this position includes piloting Single Engine Fixed Wing aircraft performing short take-offs and landings, flying in remote, mountainous areas; applying sound judgement in aviation decision-making processes; planning effectively to accomplish program missions and goals; and experience in flying in back country settings. Medical Requirement: Candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second -class medical certificate in accordance with FAA Regulations. (You must submit your medical certificate with your application for verification of this requirement). 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.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 1101 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99503 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]