Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,697.00 - $142,712.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a respected agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, dedicated to sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The BLM manages a vast and varied landscape, encompassing millions of acres of public land primarily in the western United States, which includes national monuments, wilderness areas, wildlife habitats, and other treasured natural resources. With a mission centered around responsible stewardship and conservation, the BLM employs skilled professionals passionate about protecting and managing natural and cultural resources while supporting public access and... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Must be willing to comply with the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program and the position is testing designated (TDP)
- Cannot hold an active real estate license or have interest or stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands
- Direct deposit required
- Appointment subject to successful completion of a background/suitability investigation
- May require completion of a one-year probationary period
- Must maintain a current FAA second-class medical certificate
- Must be able to perform frequent flights at low altitudes in adverse weather conditions
- Must be able to work long duty days with considerable travel and time away from home
- Must be able to wear protective fire clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and boots
- Must be physically capable of moving light to moderate weight loads
- Must comply with all flight hour and certificate requirements as specified
Job Qualifications
- Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate OR an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate OR the military equivalent rating with a rating of multi-engine land and instrument rating
- Must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations
- For GS-9 grade, must have total flight time of 1200 hours, pilot-in-command of 250 hours, night flying of 50 hours, flying time last 12 months of 100 hours, instrument of 50 hours, multi-engine airplane of 100 hours
- For GS-11/12 grade, must have total flight time of 1500 hours, pilot-in-command of 250 hours, night flying of 75 hours, flying time last 12 months of 100 hours, instrument of 75 hours, multi-engine airplane of 500 hours
- Experience serving as pilot and team member during Smokejumper operations
- Experience providing airspace coordination and air traffic management over incidents
- Experience conducting low-level operations and aerial deployment of personnel and cargo
- Knowledge of Smokejumper aircraft standards and procedures, cooperative contract specifications, and interagency operations
- Familiarity with Federal aviation policy developments
Job Duties
- Serves as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) conducting general and special use operations
- Operations are conducted under visual and instrument flight rules, including tactical missions over wildland fires, reconnaissance, and transportation of personnel and cargo
- Functions as a Smokejumper Pilot conducting low-level operations, aerial deployment of personnel and cargo, and providing airspace coordination over wildland fire incidents during the fire season
- Responsible for preparation, execution, and administration of assigned flights including performance planning, weight and balance calculations, weather assessment, and completion of required logs and documents
- Serves as national level technical advisor, course coordinator, and instructor for aviation and fire suppression operations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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