Aviation Wildland Firefighter: Flight Ops & Field Duty

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Burns (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Burns, Oregon, seeks a wildfire specialist for the GW-0456-08 role under a Direct-Hire Authority. The position requires specialized wildland fire experience and NWCG qualifications, with duties spanning aviation planning, contracting, and day-to-day operations.

Applicants should show experience with resource flights, contract administration, and a strong understanding of aviation safety within a wildland setting.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized wildland fire work experience equivalent to GW-7.
• Knowledge of NWCG incident management qualifications (ATIM or FWPT) currency.
• Experience administering or assisting with aircraft and retardant contracts; day-to-day contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling resource flights and updating aviation plans.
• Monitor and evaluate aviation operations in fire and/or resource activities.
• Review and disseminate aviation policy statements, safety bulletins, manuals and handbooks.
• Perform day-to-day administration of contracts and ensure compliance around aircraft and retardant.

Skills

Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)

Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Burns, Oregon, seeks a wildfire specialist for the GW-0456-08 role under a Direct-Hire Authority. The position requires specialized wildland fire experience and NWCG qualifications, with duties spanning aviation planning, contracting, and day-to-day operations.

Applicants should show experience with resource flights, contract administration, and a strong understanding of aviation safety within a wildland setting.