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USDA Forest Service

Airplane Pilot, GS-2181-09/11/12

Announcement Number:	OCRP-2181-PILOT-9/11/12DP	Application Deadline:	11/30/2012
Locations:	Lawrenceville, Georgia Redding, California Missoula, Montana Redmond, Oregon Ogden, Utah Broomfield, Colorado	Open Date:	02/13/2012
Salary Range:	Min: 47448.0 - Max: 89450.0	Location Notes:	Multiple locations throughout the Forest Service. The location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs.
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	12
Number of Vacancies:	16	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

To be considered for this position, you must submit the following with your application:

1) DD-214/SF-15 to verify Veterans preference claim and/or eligibility for VRA (up to GS-11) or VEOA appointments.

2) A Resume documenting your experience relevant to this vacancy including the wildland fire fighting experience. Please list your total Flight hours & PIC Flight hours separately.

3) Copy of FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

4) Copy of First of Second Class Medical Certificate.

5) If applying for the GS-12 position, a copy of FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis, as directed.

These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty could include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment).

For questions related to the duties of the position please contact:
John Liston at (530) 226-2715 Redding,CA
Greg House at (303) 439-2308 Broomfield,CO
Rick Gicla (770) 237-0119 Lawrenceville,GA
Mike Peitz (406) 329-4984 Missoula,MT
Kim Reed (541) 504-7264 Redmond,OR
Terry Cullen (801) 620-1847 Ogden,UT

Those applicants not able to scan required documents can fax those documents to (253) 573-9869 to have them attached to your application. Please make sure your name is on all documents.

Please read the announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to receive proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact ASC-HCM Staffing at 1-877-372-7248 Option 2.

DEMO: The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
To be considered for this position, you must submit the following with your application: 1) DD-214/SF-15 to verify Veterans preference claim and/or eligibility for VRA (up to GS-11) or VEOA appointments. 2) A Resume documenting your experience relevant to this vacancy including the wildland fire fighting experience. Please list your total Flight hours & PIC Flight hours separately. 3) Copy of FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. 4) Copy of First of Second Class Medical Certificate. 5) If applying for the GS-12 position, a copy of FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis, as directed. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty could include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). For questions related to the duties of the position please contact: John Liston at (530) 226-2715 Redding,CA Greg House at (303) 439-2308 Broomfield,CO Rick Gicla (770) 237-0119 Lawrenceville,GA Mike Peitz (406) 329-4984 Missoula,MT Kim Reed (541) 504-7264 Redmond,OR Terry Cullen (801) 620-1847 Ogden,UT Those applicants not able to scan required documents can fax those documents to (253) 573-9869 to have them attached to your application. Please make sure your name is on all documents. Please read the announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to receive proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact ASC-HCM Staffing at 1-877-372-7248 Option 2. DEMO: The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

Duties:

Pilots or copilots a wide variety of aircraft ranging from light single- and twin-engine airplanes and helicopters to heavy, multi-engine airplanes. Performs pre-flight planning duties, such as securing current and forecast weather information, planning the flight, and obtaining proper clearances to begin flight.
Pilots or copilots a wide variety of aircraft ranging from light single- and twin-engine airplanes and helicopters to heavy, multi-engine airplanes. Performs pre-flight planning duties, such as securing current and forecast weather information, planning the flight, and obtaining proper clearances to begin flight.
Performs tasks related to the administrative management of an organization. This includes activities such as interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing organizational policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to management on related issues.
Performs tasks related to the administrative management of an organization. This includes activities such as interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing organizational policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to management on related issues.
Assists in ensuring that contractor performance of technical tasks is in accordance with established procedures and that tests and/or products conform to established specifications and requirements. Provides technical guidance to contractor personnel on technical and documentation requirements, including problem reports and troubleshooting plans.
Assists in ensuring that contractor performance of technical tasks is in accordance with established procedures and that tests and/or products conform to established specifications and requirements. Provides technical guidance to contractor personnel on technical and documentation requirements, including problem reports and troubleshooting plans.
Conducts flight testing of developmental and modified aircraft and their components. Performs in-flight inspections, and evaluates air navigation facilities and the environmental conditions affecting instrument flight procedures.
Conducts flight testing of developmental and modified aircraft and their components. Performs in-flight inspections, and evaluates air navigation facilities and the environmental conditions affecting instrument flight procedures.