Position is located in Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) Division; In support of an exclusive use Helicopter Type 3 helicopter program based out of Everglades National Park.
If you have additional questions about this position, please contact Jack Weer, Everglades National Park, Deputy Fire Management Officer at Jackson_Weer@nps.gov.
This announcement has been extended and is now open until 01/06/2025.
Summary
Overview
Duties
- Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests.
- Directs helicopter crewmember duties.
- Directs aviation mission planning including briefings of pilots, contract personnel and crews on mission requirements.
- Participates in and may direct helicopter operations to include accompanying pilot on flights, provides radio communications to dispatch and or ground firefighter.
- Directs aviation safety processes in coordination with pilot.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotorwing aircraft.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Subject to frequent extended travel particularly during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel.
- You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination.
- The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) as a method for assessing an employee's fitness levels for fire qualifications in the positions covered by this recruitment notice.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 01/06/2025 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked.
This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Helicopter Manager and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to moving into the position.
Education
There is no educational qualifications for the GS-0456 Wildland Firefighter occupational series at the GS-09 grade level.
Additional information
This notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted the Department of the Interior "Direct Hire Authority".
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/06/2025:
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format.
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are applying under CTAP and ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility.
- Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record or other equivalent documentation which reflects completion of the required NWCG qualifications for this position.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/06/2025.
