Helicopter Operations Specialist - San Bernardino, United States - US Forest Service

US Forest Service

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San Bernardino, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Duties listed are at full performance grade GS12 level.
Advises the Regional Helicopter Program Manager and/or Regional Aviation Officer in all aspects of the helicopter Program and provides advice and assistance to National Forests within the Region.
Plans and supervises activities, evaluates ground facilities, and develops and conducts training in helicopter operations and handling of hazardous materials or aviation fuels for the Forest Service.
Provides leadership for planning, developing, and maintaining helicopter operations programs and National and Regional operational leadership in helicopter operations for fire suppression.
Serves as principal regional contact for the purpose of testing new or improved helicopter accessories and works with personnel from these centers to establish testing, evaluation, and reporting procedures for this equipment.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.
Per Public Law all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
The position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GS-11:One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service;
OR a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as forestry, range management, agriculture);
OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.

D.).

The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

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Specialized Experience Example:Assisting in providing technical expertise in the use of helicopters in support of a wide variety of fire suppression, natural resource management, all hazard, and law enforcement activities. Directing and coordinating helicopter resources in support of fire suppression, prescribed fire and resource management for an assigned field location. Coordinated with representatives of other agencies, jurisdictions, and local law enforcement personnel. Arranged for road closures, evacuation of structures, and the dissemination of information for public safety. Transferred command to an upper-level incident management team when necessary.
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For the
GS-12: One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
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Specialized Experience Example:Assisting in creating and preparing recommendations related to helicopter operational policies and directives for an assigned field location/area. Assisting in developing training materials and conducted training in helicopter operations and handling of hazardous materials or aviation fuels for multiple units within the Forest Service, or other Federal, state or local agencies, and assisted in conducting field training in aircraft use in fire suppression.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Selective Placement Factors
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Pilot with aerial wildland fire experience, such as: delivery of fire retardants or suppressants via fixed or rotor wing aircraft; aerial ignitio