Wildland Firefighter (UAS Module Crewmember)

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 position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within the Northern Region, Region 1.

The UAS Crewmembers are responsible for directing UAS operations for the Forest Service in the context of wildland fire management. The UAS Crewmembers are responsible for directing UAS operations for the Forest Service in the context of wildland fire management.

For additional information regarding this position, contact Tiffany Counts at [e-mail]. 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.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GW-07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-05) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Supported fire management operations by gathering fuel-treatment data, analyzing Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) imagery to identify emerging risk areas, and provided UAS-based detection of fire threats and containment-line conditions. Conducted flights and operated aircraft in order to prepare and communicate critical intelligence to ground and aerial resources to accelerate suppression efforts. Assisted with managing property, equipment, supplies, and logistical provisions to maintain fire readiness and support effective wildfire response; performed routine wildland fire management and prescribed burn operations, and participated in wildland fire suppression efforts.

Selective Placement Factors:

Applicant must possess a current and valid FAA remote Pilot Certificate.

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.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:

This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:

This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment.

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