Summary
This position is a Aircraft Pilot, GS-2181-13, working in Boise, Idaho, for the R9-Branch of Aviation Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12434797-ALM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Government Wide: Current Career or Career Conditional Federal Employees, Land Management eligibles, 30% disabled veterans, Military Spouse, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, VEOA, ICTAP/CTAP, Schedule A, Reinstatement eligibles, Public Land Corp (PLC).
Duties
As a Aircraft Pilot your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develops Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) procedures to implement Department of Interior (DOI) aviation safety policies.
- Coordinates aviation safety and aircraft accident prevention program in concert with the DOI aviation safety program; providing guidance to FWS operational units in implementing all aviation safety policies; and ensuring that DOI, FWS, and appropriate National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy requirements are followed.
- Keeps current on the types of aircraft and aviation technology.
- Provides leadership in the implementation of DOI aviation user training, evaluates curricula, and monitors delivery to meet FWS training requirements.
- Provides expert technical assistance to Regional Directors and Program Managers regarding safety of aviation operations.
- Represents the FWS in general and the National Aviation Manager specifically at a variety of functions such as safety seminars and conferences, mid-level and senior management meetings, education and training sessions, wildland fire management support activities, and other aviation related activities.
- Performs pilot duties when required - retains appropriate pilot certifications.
- Special skills include aircraft pilot and mission observer.
- Performs pilot duties in order to remain current in assigned service fleet aircraft.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
- Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Drug testing position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- Medical Requirements: Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
- Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
- Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
- Must possess, submit, and maintain a FAA Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate, or an Airline Transports Pilot Certificate at all times during your tenure.
- Must possess and maintain a current first- or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 06/26/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Minimum Qualifications.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum eligibility requirements for this position are based on: 1) possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings; 2) possession of a current first- or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; 3) meeting applicable flight hour requirements; and 4) possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions. Supporting documentation MUST be submitted with application package.
Certificates and Ratings:
Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the requirement. In addition, must possess and maintain a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.
Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide appropriate military rating, official orders, or forms, along with logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
Flight Experience:
Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to 1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft; and 2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.
Minimum Flight Hour Requirements:
Candidates must have completed at least 1,500 hours of total flight time which includes:
- 250 hours of flight time as a Pilot-in-Command;
- 75 hours of night flying;
- 100 hours of flying time within the last 12 months; AND
- 75 hours of instruments flight time with at least 10 of these hours logged in actual instrument weather.
All supporting documentation MUST be submitted before the closing date of this announcement, or you will be rated ineligible. Note: Flight Logs must show total flight time by category (preferably 1 page) as listed above.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
In addition to the minimum eligibility requirements listed above, you must possess the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-13 level.
One (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates knowledge and experience of aviation regulations used to assess aviation resources in order to advise and participate in the development of aviation policy. Specialized experience includes: 1) Providing guidance regarding aviation safety compliance; 2) Making recommendations to Senior Aviation Managers regarding aviation accident prevention policy, procedures, and practices; 3) Providing aviation instructions and evaluations to aircraft pilots; and 4) Demonstrate experience flying single-engine aircraft, low level, where flight is conducted less than 500 feet above from the ground. (Note: There is a preference for Kodiak K-100 qualified with 100 hours of flight experience and also for Aircraft qualifications in C-206 and CC-18. Should you have this experience please specify this in your resume.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method. Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"
Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience. See Qualifications section.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Knowledge of aviation regulations used to assess aviation resources in order to advise and participate in the development of aviation policy.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of aviation safety and aircraft accident prevention.
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, Departmental aviation safety regulations and policy, and appropriate National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to ensure that natural resource missions are safely accomplished.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an Inter-Agency environment in order to plan aviation training, operations and safety.
- Ability to communicate orally coordinate activities, provide guidance, serve on technical committees, and present training.
This vacancy will utilize a multiple hurdle assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first hurdle will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second hurdle will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Required Documents
You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required Documents:
1. Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Note: Current Federal employees should include the grade level of their federal positions. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
2. Aircraft Pilot supporting documentation:
- Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate; appropriate military rating; OR Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
- FAA Instrument Rating Certificate.
- Class I or Class II Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate.
- Flight Logs showing total flight time by category (preferably 1 page). See Qualification section for required flight log details.
Additional Documentation if applicable:
1. Cover Letter
2. SF-50: (non-award), or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or former Federal employee. Your SF-50 (non-award) must show tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and position occupied code 1 (competitive service) in block 34. If you have previously held a higher grade than the grade/position you currently occupy, you must submit a copy of the last non-award SF-50 you received for that position.
Note: Federal employees who have reinstatement eligibility please review the How to Apply for Reinstatement page for all required documents.
If you have any questions regarding which SF-50's to submit, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the closing date.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment if you are requesting to be considered Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibility. For Public Land Corp eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service is required for verification of eligibility.
3. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above.
4. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
5. Performance Appraisal: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
6. College Transcripts: Please refer to the education section above for additional information. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below: The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.
Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
- Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12434796.
- Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.
- Applications must be received by 06/26/2024, 11:59 pm, EST, to receive consideration.
- Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Human Resources Office via email at fwshiring@fws.gov.
Next steps
Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.
You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.
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