Summary This position is located within the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management (WO-FAM) unit. The incumbent is responsible for developing and recommending aviation objectives, plans, policies, standards, and procedures for the full range of aviation programs in support of National Forest System resource management and protection activities. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Sean Peterson at [email protected]. Responsibilities Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level. Provides national program oversight and responsibility in the development/implementation of standards and procedures, to guide and control a range of unique and hazardous aviation activities. Provides national aircraft coordination for Forest Service contracted and agency-owned helicopters, airtankers, aerial supervision aircraft and pilots, and other use of aircraft. Initiates and coordinates development of aviation management data systems to track costs and utilization of aviation operations. Applies knowledge of forest fire protection resources, methods, organization, tactics, and costs. Represents aviation management in more broadly-based committees or work groups. Manages, protects, and utilizes forest and range resources to the formulation of aviation plans, controls, and procurement of aviation resources to support natural resource activities. Leads or participates with committees and work groups of aviation managers developing and recommending aviation related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions. Represents aviation management in more broadly-based committees or work groups involving several staff groups, Regions, Forests, or agencies to assure that aviation concerns and interests. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-11: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in preparing proposed aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines; assisting aviation managers in drafting and editing aviation-related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions; and/or participating in providing advice to aviation technology, safety, and operational staff specialists to integrate aviation programs. GS-12: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in developing new or proposed aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines; participating with committees and work groups of aviation managers developing and recommending aviation-related programs, plans, studies, and specific actions; and/or providing advice and assistance to aviation technology, safety, and operational staff specialists to integrate aviation programs. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. 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 education requirement or substitution for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. This is a permanent full-time position and may include weekend work. The duty station for this position, Location Negotiable After Selection, will be negotiated at the time of selection. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates. Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period (unless prior service is creditable). New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required new supervisory training program before the end of their probationary period. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied or guaranteed. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Forest Service daycare facilities and Government Housing are not available.