Wildland Firefighter; Aviation; Airtanker Manager - Authority

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This position is located in Worland, WY and Miles City, MT. Information about the surrounding area may be found by selecting the location.

We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

• 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.