This position is located with the National Park Service, Visitor and Resource Protection, Division of Fire and Aviation, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the Boise area can be found at www.boisechamber.org. We expect to fill 1 position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as the NPS aviation management expert and provides the highest level of expertise in fixed-wing flight operations, fleet helicopters, and uncrewed aviation systems. Ensures the appropriate level and focus of Service aviation standards through aviation management policy formulation consistent with all NPS aviation related program needs. Develops, recommends, and assists in implementing national standards for flight operations in support of wildland fire, all hazard, law enforcement and natural resource programs policies, goals and objectives. Serves as a national level Service representative for aviation program development and coordination in conjunction with the DOI, Office of Aviation Services, Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the various states and local governments. Represents the NPS by serving as a member of the DOI Executive Aviation Subcommittee, National Interagency Aviation Committee (NIAC), tasked under the National Wildland Coordination Group Executive Committee. Serves as the NPS principal to draft interagency policy and other non-DOI policy such as aerial capture, eradication, and tagging of animals (ACETA) and short-haul guides and handbooks. Supports parks and regions with aviation businesses cases to help determine optimal fleet aircraft are in place to meet the needs of the NPS. Assists aviation managers by coordinating special project reviews, studies, and management evaluations. Develops policy, handbooks, guidelines, information bulletins, instructional material, and conducts training to provide direction and guidance employees and contractor personnel for the safe and effective use of aviation and activities within NPS. Provides the full range of technical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for all Aviation Branch employees.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• 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.
• 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.
• This is a Temporary Detail/Promotion not to exceed 1 year. It may be extended without further competition but may not exceed a total of 5 years.
• At management's discretion, the temporary assignment may be made permanent without further competition, providing the employee meets all position requirements

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-14: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Implementing a full range of aviation management principles and guidelines and industry standards. Determining acceptable performance, procedures, and equipment for general missions and special-use aviation functions related to pilot functions, aircraft control systems, power plants, accessories, and special in-flight and logistical support techniques. Experience working in aviation accident investigation, reporting processes and policies specific to aviation. Evaluating aircraft needs and the types of aircraft available for widespread and diversified activities, including wildland fire, search and rescue, law enforcement, and other natural resource. Developing new and innovative solutions and policies and procedures in response to the diversity of aviation use. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. There are no qualification requirements for a detail assignment. However employees must meet any positive education/licensure requirements in order to be detailed to positions with these requirements. Detail assignments do not include additional compensation and the selectee will not earn time-in-grade at the higher grade level.

Contacts

• Address NIFC, NPS 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]