Supervisory Forest Aviation Officer; Wildland Firefighter

This弃 position is located in a USDA Forest Service unit.

These positions provide leadership, coordination, guidance, and direction to aerial project and fire management activities, and integrate operations of the Forest Aviation Operations program and the Forest Management Programs.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Responsible for the strategic oversight and safety management of all aviation operations; provides information and technical direction for all planned and continuing Forest aviation operations.
• Coordinates with Regional aviation management on Forest aviation operations, technical guidance, special projects for aviation support personnel, and other aviation related aspects; coordinates inspections of aviation facilities.
• Initiates procurement and oversight of aviation contract and support services; designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Forest's aviation contracts.
• Coordinates, plans, and establishes priorities for the Forest's aircraft use. Coordinates annual contract inspections of aircraft and pilotsά with Regional aviation inspectors.
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to the Forests Aviation Program; supervises the aviation modules, including subordinate supervisory positions, on multiple units.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This(Keys is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
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• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
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• Secondary Coverage:
  Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as:xdb a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.