Wildland Firefighter & UAS Crewmember (Remote Pilot)

United-States-Forest-Service; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service is seeking a UAS Crewmember responsible for directing Uncrewed Aircraft System operations in wildland fire management within Region 1. The role emphasizes flight operations, data analysis, and rapid communication of intelligence to ground and air resources.

Qualified applicants will have specialized federal experience, a current FAA remote pilot certificate, and a track record in fire management activities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GW-05 in the Federal service.
• Experience includes gathering fuel-treatment data and analyzing UAS imagery.
• Conducted flights and communicated critical intelligence to ground/aerial resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct UAS operations for wildland fire management.
• Provide critical intelligence to support suppression efforts.
• Coordinate logistics and readiness related to UAS assets.

Skills

UAS operations

Fire management coordination

Intelligence communication

Tools

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate

Job description

The United States Forest Service is seeking a UAS Crewmember responsible for directing Uncrewed Aircraft System operations in wildland fire management within Region 1. The role emphasizes flight operations, data analysis, and rapid communication of intelligence to ground and air resources.

Qualified applicants will have specialized federal experience, a current FAA remote pilot certificate, and a track record in fire management activities.