Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area may be found by clicking on the location name listed. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: DHA

Duties

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. 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. Reviews the Aviation Safety Communications Database (SAFCOM) and provides recommendations for corrective actions. Follow-ups on recommendations. Initiates and participates in investigations for aircraft incidents and accidents. Serves as the unit's Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on Call When Needed (CWN) aircraft. Participates in the preparation of CWN and Exclusive Use contract specifications. Coordinates requests to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airspace restrictions. Provides clearances into restricted airspace (Federal Aviation Regulation 91.137) in emergency incident areas.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

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-07) 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 resource management and fire management operations; assisting with oversight, budget planning, development, execution, and monitoring of aviation operations; advising managers on firefighting aircraft requirements; working with general aviation polices for federal and state agencies; assisting in identifying and providing training for personnel using aviation resources; assisting/supporting others in aircraft incident investigations; coordinating with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other agency officials for aviation activities; assisting or working as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on aviation contracts or have been an inspector. Substitution of Education for Experience: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in one of the following fields of study: accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position; OR A combination of education and experience described above. 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 and and selective placement factor requirements 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.

Education

See Qualifications Section

Contacts

• Address BLM Alaska 222 W 7th Ave #13 Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: FA-HR-External-10 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5927
• Email: [email protected]