Wildland Firefighter; Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager

This position is located Forest Service office within Pacific Southwest Region (Region
5). The incumbent is responsible for developing and recommending objectives, plans, policies, standards, and procedures for the Regional UAS Program in support of National Forest System with a primary focus on fire and will also support resource management and protection activities.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Apply knowledge of forest fire protection resources, methods, organization, tactics, and costs; development of new or improved methods of utilizing aircraft for fire detection and suppression.
• Develop, review, and analyze new or proposed UAS aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an agency.
• Responsible for the oversight of Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilots. Ensure certifications are in accordance with the FAA 14 CFR 107 and Forest Service Standards for UAS Operations.
• Administer the Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations program and serves as principal advisor on Unmanned Aircraft Systems administrative and technical matters.
• Plan and supervise Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations, evaluates ground facilities, and develops and conducts training.
• Assist in the development of fire and aviation management plans, policies, or programs.

• 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 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.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• 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.
• Secondary Coverage:
  Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: 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.