Aviation Safety Inspector; Fire

This position is located at a Region 6, Region 8, or Region 5 Forest Service Office, Fire & Aviation Management, Forest Service aviation program.

This position serves as an expert in providing technical expertise and knowledge on all avionics issues regarding aircraft and aviation maintenance and works on projects for the National Airworthiness program.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please see the Additional Information section for the regional point of contact.

• Duties listed are at the full performance GS-13 grade level.
• Inspects and approves of agency, contractor, and cooperator aircraft avionics and unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Issues approvals to and monitors several smaller aviation organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one.
• Inspects organizations that perform a variety of novel and complex aviation operations including the protection of natural resources, the detection and suppression of wildland fires, and response to natural disasters and national emergencies.
• Serves as a primary contact point with the aviation organizations regarding aircraft, avionics, and maintenance requirements.
• Evaluates the adequacy of maintenance and training programs for avionics personnel.
• Reviews proposed and completed corrections to ensure continued compliance with agency policy, regulatory requirements, manufacturer’s limitations, contractual requirements, and interagency standards.
• Participates in Aviation Safety and Technical Assistance Teams (ASTAT), review teams, and Quality Assurance (QA) field audits during ongoing operations.

• 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 possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) OR a ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician certificate with at least one endorsement.
• Must attend an annual Inspector Workshop.
• GS-12:
  Must obtain a FAC-COR Level 1 certification within one year of employment.
• GS-12:
  Must work towards obtaining a FAC-PPM Entry Level certification.
• GS-13:
  Must possess and maintain an AV3 designation on the Forest Service Authorized National Aircraft and Avionics Inspectors List. A copy of the certificate is required.
• GS-13:
  Must possess and maintain a FAC-COR Level 2 certification. A copy of the certificate is required.
• GS-13:
  Must possess and maintain a FAC-P/PM Entry Level certification. A copy of the certificate is required.
• This 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.