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.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Specialized Experience Requirement
For the GS-08: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal service,
OR
have two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture),
OR
have an appropriate combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are: Inspecting, mixing and loading retardant chemicals to assure quality control and not to exceed aircraft limitations; dispatching fixed and rotor wing aircraft after determining flight information; record keeping such as incident and accident reporting, retardant deliveries, consumption levels, and retardant costs per operation; completing daily flight invoices and contract daily diaries.
For the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-08) in the Federal service,
OR
have two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture),
OR
are an appropriate combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are: Assisting in planning, scheduling, and monitoring all flights out of a base for resource and fire related projects; assisting in providing facility maintenance oversight and procurement for repairs and improvements; assisting in managing the safe and efficient loading of properly mixed retardants into airtankers; assisting in preparing and directing the implementation of airtanker base operational plans; assisting in administering aircraft and retardant contracts.
Selective Placement Factors
Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirements of
Airtanker Base Manager (
ATBM). A copy of the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training document) which contains documented proof certification or attainment of this requirement must be attached to the application.
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer.
In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation.
Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification.
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.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System. Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.