Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Branch of Aviation, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The incumbent is recognized as the national expert and program and policy authority in the area of aviation management. Serves as the principal aviation advisor to the Assistant Director Fire and Aviation, other staff at NIFC, BLM State Offices and the Department of the Interior. Identifies and develops Bureau aviation policies, methods, procedures and standardized technical specifications for a variety of specialized firefighting and other natural resource missions for incorporation into the directives system. Coordinates aviation related activities between the Washington Office, BLM State Offices and with other wild land firefighting, regulatory, investigative and military agencies and services. Represents the BLM on national level interagency committees to develop Department-wide and Government-wide aviation policies, requirements, procedures and reports and at industry meetings and conventions. Develops and implements aviation safety programs, aviation risk management, mishap trend analyses and accident prevention measures. Supervises, prioritizes, coordinates and evaluates the work of professional and support staff members to carry out centralized and remote aviation management and operational functions. Incumbent may pilot an aircraft in those instances where employee has the appropriate training, ratings and/or endorsements and meets the requirements of the FAA and DOI requirements for government pilots for the assigned aircraft and mission. Pilot responsibilities will occur at the discretion and approval of the employees supervisor.

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.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• May require completion of one year probation period.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-15: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience advising agency officials at the regional or national level concerning natural resource policy (e.g. Fire and Aviation), aviation contracts and/or operations, and decision-making, safety measures, budget requirements or cost management strategies, etc. Experience managing a natural resource program(s) (e.g. Fire and Aviation) to include staff, budget, and performance measures; performing safety, risk management, technical, and/or administrative evaluations of natural resource programs at a regional or national level; experience leading the development and implementation of significant regional or national (or equivalent) policy to guide natural resource programs (e.g. fire and aviation), organizational structure, strategic planning and fire management. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Firefighter Special Retirement (Secondary Coverage): 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 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. In addition, this position requires that an individual obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. A favorable determination of the background investigation must be completed and a Secret Clearance granted prior to placement. The issuance of an interim Secret Clearance may be granted. On November 21, 2023 the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved the Department of the Interior (Interior), Office of Aviation Services (OAS) special rate request which covers certain GS pilot positions within Interior. If the applicant selected from this announcement performs pilot duties, they may be covered under this special rate. BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.

Contacts

• Address NIFC, Fire and Aviation Human Resources (MS-1700) 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: FA-HR-Internal NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5523
• Email: [email protected]