Flight Base Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

These positions are located at USDA Forest Service Units.
Incumbent serves as Airtanker Base Manager. Responsibilities include: management of aerial retardant base in support of wildland fire suppression activities, oversight and support to various types of aircraft assigned to the base, and management of airtanker base facilities.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GW-08: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Inspected, mixed and loaded retardant chemicals to assure quality control and not to exceed aircraft limitations; Dispatched fixed and rotor wing aircraft after determining flight information; Kept records of incident and accident reporting, retardant deliveries, consumption levels, and/or retardant costs per operation; Completed daily flight invoices and contract daily diaries.
For the GW-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-08 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted in planning, scheduling, and monitoring all flights out of a base for resource and fire related projects; Assisted in providing facility maintenance oversight and procurement for repairs and improvements; Assisted in managing the safe and efficient loading of properly mixed retardants into airtankers; Assisted in preparing and directing the implementation of airtanker base operational plans; Assisted in administering aircraft and retardant contracts.
Selective Placement Factors:
Incumbent is required to have and maintain Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) qualifications as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM).
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer.
In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification.
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.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education:There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.Employment Type: OTHER