Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) (Assistant Airtanker Base Manager)-Direct Hire Authority
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $61,950.00 - $87,038.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency under the Department of the Interior that manages public lands and resources across the United States. With a focus on sustaining healthy ecosystems, conserving natural and cultural resources, and supporting outdoor recreation and responsible development, BLM plays a vital role in preserving the environment while enabling productive land use. This particular job opportunity is within the Wildland Fire Management series under BLM, tailored to individuals passionate about aviation support in wildland fire suppression and management. BLM is committed to safeguarding public land and ensuring efficient fire operations to mitigate wildfire... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass background investigation and suitability determination
- Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic medical examinations and physical fitness tests
- Valid state driver’s license
- Ability to submit to urinalysis drug screening and pass random drug tests
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including overtime and shifts during peak fire season
- No active real estate license nor stock interest in firms with federal land interests
- Direct deposit required
- Must meet transfer requirements for special retirement coverage
- May require one-year probationary period
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Must comply with safety protocols and wear protective gear
- No previous federal service required
- Must provide documentation verifying incident management qualifications if applying at GW-08 level
Job Qualifications
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
- Experience understanding aerial retardant and base activities in wildland fire suppression
- Experience managing and administering various contracts
- Experience oversight and support of various aircraft at the base
- Experience planning, scheduling and monitoring flights and resources at an airtanker or SEAT base (for GW-08 level)
- Experience performing contract administration of aviation and retardant contracts (for GW-08 level)
- Possession of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) or Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)
- Ability to maintain training records and documentation
- Leadership skills directing aviation firefighting personnel
- Effective communication and coordination with multiple agencies and contractors
- Mental and physical stamina for outdoor and demanding work conditions
Job Duties
- Monitors and assesses aviation operations and base activities for compliance with established policy, guidelines, and regulations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective aviation operations
- In the absence of the air base manager, serves as a point of contact with airport management, contractor’s representatives, public affairs, and various federal, state, and local entities, pertaining to aviation operations at the base
- Participates in planning, scheduling and monitoring of all flights and resources utilizing the air base
- Identifies and coordinates logistical needs for base support, a variety of incoming aircraft types and transient air crews
- Oversees the mixing and loading of fire chemicals to ensure that individual aircraft weight limitations are not exceeded, and effective product is delivered
- Coordinates with other air bases to identify needs, and to administer contract requirements
- Ensures safe operations of aviation and ground support activities including radio and hand signal communication, aircraft movement, fueling, retardant mixing and loading, and vehicle movement on the ramp
- Participates in daily informational briefings to aviation resources assigned to the base and providing daily risk assessments for planned and anticipated operations
- Maintains training records and documentation for required base operations
- Leads aviation firefighting personnel by directing their activities when supporting suppression actions associated with wildland fires
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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