Wildland Firefighter (State Aviation Manager)- Direct Hire Authority

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirements- please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required. Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: assisting with managing a wildland fire aviation management program at the unit, district, or state aviation level; assisting in developing and standardizing aviation policies and procedures for a natural resources/wildland fire organization; and providing guidance on aviation safety policies and procedures.

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.

Substitution of Education for Experience:
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Requires frequent travel by aircraft or ground vehicles to various destinations. Must occasionally travel by foot to remote field locations. During fire season, position demands extended and variable work shifts and on-call status while away from work.

Work Environment: Work is mostly performed in an office setting. Occasionally visit out to the field. While on incident assignments, may be exposed to temperature extremes, dust, smoke, noise, rugged topography, high-risk flight in fixed or rotor wing aircraft, extended outdoor living and high-stress emergency activities.

This is a secondary/administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.

FACT SHEET for Fire Positions: Information on Special Retirement.

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Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.