Wildland Fire Aviation Airtanker Base Specialist

United States Forest Service; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Boise, Idaho, seeks a crewmember to support airtanker base operations within the fire management organization. The role includes maintaining the airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment essential for fire readiness.

The position requires meeting eligibility standards, with GW-05 qualifications and related education or experience, including demonstrated wildland fire suppression activities.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-4 grade level in federal service or equivalent; OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields of study is qualifying for GW-5; OR a combination of education and experience.
• Examples of specialized experience include: Performed work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities including suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction and serviced and made minor repairs to airtanker equipment or inspected, checked and serviced accessories such as pump, water lines, tanks, reels, or pump power plant to keeps in fire readiness.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.
• Serviced and made minor repairs to airtanker equipment or inspected, checked and serviced accessories such as pump, water lines, tanks, reels, or pump power plant to keep in fire readiness.

Skills

Fire suppression experience

Wildland fire operations

Air tanker operation maintenance

Education

Bachelors degree in Fire Science or related field

Tools

Airfield equipment

Water pumping equipment

Job description

United States Forest Service in Boise, Idaho, seeks a crewmember to support airtanker base operations within the fire management organization. The role includes maintaining the airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment essential for fire readiness.

The position requires meeting eligibility standards, with GW-05 qualifications and related education or experience, including demonstrated wildland fire suppression activities.