Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $131,841.00 - $171,396.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
relocation expenses
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is a federal agency committed to the stewardship and sustainable management of national forests and grasslands across the United States. Established to protect and preserve these vital natural resources, the Forest Service plays a critical role in wildfire management, conservation, recreation, and environmental protection. As one of the most comprehensive land management agencies in the country, the USDA Forest Service combines science, technical expertise, and a dedication to public service to maintain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests. The agency serves millions of Americans by managing 193 million... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served
- Federal employees required to have federal payments made by direct deposit
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
- Must be 18 years of age
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing with negative results
- Subject to one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
- Prior wildland firefighting experience is required
- Willing to live and work in remote and unpredictable locations
- Additional conditions of employment may apply and will be communicated at job offer
Job Qualifications
- Must possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings or a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating
- Must possess a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent with Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings
- Must have a current FAA first or second-class medical certificate
- Must possess minimum flight time of 1500 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command
- Must have minimum flight time of 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes
- Must have minimum 75 hours performing night flights
- Must have minimum PIC time of 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time with 10 hours in flight
- Must have prior wildland firefighting experience
- Must attach complete documentation for all flight times and certifications
Job Duties
- Develop and coordinate the Forest Service Regional infrared aircraft pilot fire and aviation training program based on performance requirements, standardization and training needs
- Assist in the administration or oversight of agency-wide aviation programs such as the in-service aviation standardization and training programs
- Assist in managing the content and methodology of centralized national aircraft pilot training and evaluation programs to assure national fire and aviation goals and objectives are met
- Provide information for aviation accident prevention concepts and behavioral trends and integrate these into agency program goals and objectives
- Maintain proficiency in agency aircraft models/types utilized to meet Forest Land Management Objectives or administrative needs
- Plan extended flights including analysis of present and future weather conditions, avoidance of unfavorable weather, and consideration of alternate routes and destinations
- Plan work to be accomplished by the unit, assign work to employees, and establish production or quality standards for the unit's work
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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