Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Boise, Idaho. Information about Boise and the surrounding area can be found at here. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and continuing resolutions.

Duties

Receives and dispatches assigned or transient tactical and logistical aircraft and crews at the base. Provides managers and/or pilots with daily or more frequent briefings, detailed aircraft resource order information and verifies the validity of information prior to dispatch. Provides or arranges transportation, lodging and meals for transient flight crews. Coordinates base training and serves as an instructor for courses in aviation safety, air tanker capabilitiesand limitations, retardant mixing and quality control and air tanker, air attack base operations. Establishes safety procedures and guidance for ramp operations, and retardant mixing and loading. Provides frequent safety/operational procedure briefings to pilots, contractors, and base personnel. Identifies and recommends base budgetary needs, including recommendations for equipment, supplies, and training necessary for safe and efficient base operations. Acquires supplies and materials through the agency procurement process.

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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• 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.
• NFFE 2152 is the bargaining unit for the Boise District.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1. You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. 2. You must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency is not required): Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) or Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-08 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience on an Airtanker/SEAT Base performing work associated with and coordinating aircraft during initial or extended attack of wildland fires. This experience should include lead responsibilities such as overseeing retardant and SEAT contract in the absence of the supervisor; assisting in administrative requirements (e.g. documentation related to daily flight and cost data, landing fees, use of retardant/equipment/personnel, and/or daily operations worksheet, pilot duty-day log and cost summary), ensuring safety in the RAMP area during fire operations; and coordinating with dispatch, managers, and duty officers on aircraft and base status. -OR- Education: Two years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher graduate level college education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of this position. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 requirements by the closing date of the announcement. This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire 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 (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position 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. THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program, 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. You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position. Physical Demands: Long irregular hours are required, much of it occurring during periods of fire operations. Frequent standing, walking and long periods outside in high temperatures and direct sunlight may be required while working around multiple arriving and departing aircraft. Work Environment: Majority of activities are performed in an airbase environment, both inside and outdoors. Extreme variations in temperature and climactic conditions are common. Work requires use of safety equipment including hearing and eye protection and high visibility clothing. Exposure to irritant chemicals is possible. The work involves exposure to operating aircraft that result in high noise levels and exposure to turning propellers, pro wash, jet intake areas and jet-blast, and flying dust and debris.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]