Aviation Management Specialist – Forest Service Jobs

Job Description:

This position is located with the Washington Office within Fire & Aviation Management & is responsible for developing & recommending aviation objectives, plans, policies, standards, & procedures for the full range of aviation programs in support of National Forest System resource management & protection activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of national program policies and procedures in wildland fire suppression and resource management operations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of guidelines and procedures, for the use of aircraft for Incident Awareness and Assessment activities.
• Develop, review, and analyze new or proposed aviation policies, procedures, and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an agency.
• Support Forest Service and Interagency technology programs as they support aviation operations.
• Work with Interagency partners such as NASA, FAA, NOAA, and DoD to evaluate technologies that relate to aviation safety and technology enhancement.
• Evaluate and Implement of new or improved methods of utilizing aircraft for fire detection and suppression and analyzing aircraft capabilities in fire-connected missions.
• Advise the Washington Office about the aviation program and provides technological assistance to Forests within the Region; cooperating state organizations, county and medical agencies, and cooperating state and federal agencies.
• Assist in the development of Agency and Interagency technology based projects in support of the fire management mission, such as aerial ignition, reconnaissance, and aerial imagery.
• Develop new or revised policies, technical guides, and standards for use in field offices (e.g. develops new procedures or techniques for application to management problems within the state/forest).
• Provide technical and programmatic support for Aviation operations and safety in support of wildfire.

Job Requirements:

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of training.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Qualification & Experience:

• Knowledge of fire and aviation management practices and principles.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage work.
• Knowledge of policy and program development related to an aviation program.
• Knowledge of all phases of aviation planning for fire and land management programs.
• Ability to communicate other than in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Forest Service

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM, US

Job Category: Government

Application Deadline: N/A

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