Aviation Management Specialist; Wildland Firefighter

Job Location

This position is located within the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6 in Redmond, OR.

These duties are listed at full performance grade GW-13 level.

• Provides national leadership and program responsibility in the development and implementation of all policies, standards, and procedures to guide/control the wide range of aviation activities supporting resource management and protection programs.
• Leads or participates with committees and work groups of aviation managers developing and recommending aviation related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions.
• Participates in or leads FAM program and activity reviews to evaluate conformance with Service-wide direction, responsiveness of aviation programs, management needs, opportunities, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
• Applies 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.
• Represents aviation management in more broadly-based committees or work groups involving several staff groups, Regions, Stations, Area, Forests, or agencies to assure that aviation concerns and interests are adequately provided.
• Manages, develops, protects, and utilizes forest and range resources to the formulation of aviation plans, direction, controls, and procurement of aviation resources to support functional natural resource activities.
• Coordinates aviation safety and accident prevention matters.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempted.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• All Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• 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.
• 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; applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.