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 R7-24-12300798-SG-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Please contact Heather Bartlett at (907) 456-0322 or [email protected] with any questions regarding this vacancy.

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.
• Medical Requirements: Candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second -class medical certificate in accordance with FAA Regulations.
• 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 your duties.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the 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 02/16/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification and Medical Requirement. Basic Requirement: Possess a Federal Aviation Administration (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 - 250 hours; 3) Night Flying - 75 hours; 4) Flying Time, Last 12 Months - 100 hours; and 5) 75 hours of Simulated Instrument hours [at least 10 of required hours must have been logged in actual Instrument weather]. NOTE: You must submit Certificates and Ratings with your application for verification of required hours. Minimum Qualification GS-2181-12: 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 1) piloting Single Engine Fixed Wing aircraft performing short take-offs and landings, flying in remote, mountainous areas; 2) applying sound judgement in aviation decision-making processes; 3) planning effectively to accomplish program missions and goals; AND 4) experience in flying in back country settings. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Medical Requirement: Candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second -class medical certificate in accordance with FAA Regulations. NOTE: 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

There is no substitution of education for this series at this grade.

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]