Wing Operations Specialist; Wildland Firefighter

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.

Serves as an expert in fixed wing operations, responsible for regional direction and oversight of all fixed wing operations, fire suppression, transportation of personnel and cargo into remote areas, fixed wing crew training, facilities adequacy, and equipment suitability.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details.

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Applies regulatory and environmental principles in determining limitations on fixed wing aircraft use in natural resource operations.
• Develops, reviews, and analyzes new or proposed fixed wing aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an agency.
• Assists in the development of fire and aviation management plans, policies, or programs. Serves as an advisor in all aspects of fixed wing operations, and in the interrelationships of fire management activities with other resource activities.
• Assists with the development and implementation of fixed wing guides, manuals, handbooks, standards and manuals.
• Develops and conducts training with interagency partners and cooperators.
• Participates in the implementation of aviation management program policies and procedures. Works closely with a variety of interagency partners and cooperators to coordinate activities.

• 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.
• 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.