Wildland Firefigher (Aviation)

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew to serve as an Airtanker Base Ramp Manager. The role involves maintaining the airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment, ensuring readiness for firefighting operations.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-05 grade level in federal service or equivalent; no substitution of education applies to GW-06.

Qualifications

• GW-06 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-05 grade in federal service.
• Examples of specialized experience include facility maintenance, contract administration, and operating airtanker equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Specialized experience

Tools

Airtanker equipment

Job description

The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. This position is established on a Forest unit to serve as an Airtanker Base Ramp Manager. Maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

GW-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-05 grade level in federal service or equivalent.

For the GW-06 there is no substitution of education for this position.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Assisted in providing facility maintenance, oversight and/or procedures for repairs and improvements. Assisting higher level personnel with contract preparation and/or administration. Using specialized airtanker equipment and ensuring equipment is in proper working order.

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.

In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) 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 of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.