Wildland Firefighter (Aviation Fixed Wing Specialist) - Direct Hire Authority
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $93,635.00 - $141,996.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
federal holidays
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency under the United States Department of the Interior responsible for managing public lands and resources. With a commitment to sustainable management and conservation, BLM oversees natural resources, wildlands, and recreation areas to ensure their long-term viability for future generations. The agency employs a diverse workforce dedicated to protecting public lands and supporting multiple uses, including energy development, livestock grazing, recreation, and conservation efforts. The BLM is known for fostering a culture where its people are considered its most precious resource, and it offers meaningful careers that contribute to preserving America’s... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid state driver's license required
- Ability and willingness to pass a background investigation
- Compliance with drug testing including random testing
- Availability for regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season
- No active real estate license or financial interest in firms leasing federal lands
- Direct deposit enrollment
- Ability to work under potentially hazardous field conditions
- May require one year probationary period
- Adherence to safety and operational regulations
- Completion of onboarding documentation including GSA Form 3607
- Must provide proof of eligibility if claiming career transition assistance
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- Commitment to abiding by all federal laws and regulations relating to fire management and aviation operations
- Ability to travel occasionally with frequent travel during peak fire activity
Job Qualifications
- Current or former federal employee with one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW/GS-09 level for GS-11
- Non-federal employees must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW/GS-10 level for GS-11
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW/GS-11 level for GS-12
- Experience managing wildland fire aviation management programs at unit, district, or state level
- Experience developing and standardizing aviation policies and procedures
- Experience providing guidance on aviation safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of fire management concepts, principles, and theories
- Ability to interpret and apply federal aviation regulations
- Competency in planning and evaluating operational plans
- Ability to advise and collaborate with leadership and field personnel
- Excellent communication skills for written and oral presentations
- Familiarity with federal contracting procedures
Job Duties
- Advises leadership and staff at the regional and field level on fire management policy and implementation strategies
- Performs wildland fire readiness inspections for the state
- Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all procured aviation contracts
- Coordinates and provides guidance on all aircraft procedures
- Interprets laws, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for aviation and air operations statewide
- Interprets guidance and recommendations at the regional and field level on aviation policy and procedures to evaluate effectiveness
- Participates in the development of new regional/state wildland fire and aviation policy
- Serves on various working groups, teams, and committees for the state/regional level
- Advises on aviation assets, applications, and techniques statewide
- Provides input to briefings at conferences and through written presentations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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