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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER (REGIONAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PROGRAM MANAGER)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $127K/yr

1+ years exp

The USDA Forest Service is responsible for managing the nation's forests and grasslands, and they are seeking a Wildland Firefighter to oversee the Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. The incumbent will develop and recommend objectives, plans, policies, and procedures for the program, focusing primarily on fire management and resource protection activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of forest fire protection resources, methods, organization, tactics, and costs; development of new or improved methods of utilizing aircraft for fire detection and suppression

Develop, review, and analyze new or proposed UAS aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an agency

Responsible for the oversight of Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilots. Ensure certifications are in accordance with the FAA 14 CFR 107 and Forest Service Standards for UAS Operations

Administer the Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations program and serves as principal advisor on Unmanned Aircraft Systems administrative and technical matters

Plan and supervise Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations, evaluates ground facilities, and develops and conducts training

Assist in the development of fire and aviation management plans, policies, or programs

Qualification

UAS Remote Pilot certificateWildland firefighting experienceFire aviation policiesUnmanned Aircraft Systems operationsTraining developmentResource managementData analysis

Required

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

Per Public Law 104-134 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

Must be 18 years of age

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions

Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)

To qualify at the GW-09, applicant must possess a valid Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR 107 -OR- be able to obtain certification within 12 months after appointment

To qualify at the GW-11 and GW-12, the applicant must possess a valid Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR 107

Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university