Wildland Firefighter; Aviation; Airtanker Manager - Authority

Duties

• Directs and oversees the activities of an airtanker base in support of wildland fire suppression.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all elements of airtanker base operations for the unit.
• Delegated the responsibilities of a project inspector of a full-service retardant contract and provides daily oversight and support for various aircraft contracts.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with airport management.
• Responsible for identifying and coordinating the logistical needs for the Airtanker Base.
• Manages the mixing and loading of retardant chemicals on to aircraft and responsible for ensuring all retardant quality assurance standards are meet.
• Responsible for the implementation of Risk Assessment and Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) procedures and implementing all aviation/airport safety and security protocols.
• Ensures all aircraft data records are input correctly.
• Develops comprehensive airtanker base operations plans.
• Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities of personnel assigned to the air base, and all air base operations on the ramp and office operations area.
• Ensures all workplace policies and regulations are followed. (HR, travel, credit card etc.)
• Evaluates work performance and, if required, initiates minor disciplinary measures.
• Supervisory duties are performed 20% of the time.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the
  
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• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• 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.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Driving duties require the incumbent possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GW-09 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GW-08 is required. Examples include, but are not limited to: experience managing an aviation program in the absence of the Unit Aviation Manager and functioning as the Air Tanker Base Manager including, scheduling resource flights as needed, updating and developing the aviation plans, monitoring and evaluating aviation operations in both fire and resource activities;

assisting with preparation, review, and disseminate aviation policy statements, safety bulletins, manuals and handbooks; administering applicable aircraft and retardant contracts as the Project Inspector (PI); performing day to day administration of the contracts in place and enforcing contract provisions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Selective Placement Factor(s):
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.

You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management (qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required):

• Ramp Manager (RAMP)

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