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Wildland Fire Fighter (Forest-Aviation Officer)
Forest Service · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteRedding, CA$93K – $145KApply by May 28, 2026Transportation SpecialistENTJESTJISTJISTPOperationsEducation
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This position is located within a USDA Forest Service unit. This position serves as a principal assistant to one or more Forest Staff Officer(s) or Forest Fire Management Officer(s) on USDA Forest Service Region 5 in directing the complex aviation management program of the Fire & Aviation Operations on one or more Forest Service units. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski - brian.grabowski@usda.gov
What You'll Do
- →Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
- →Provides leadership for the strategic oversight and safety management of all aviation operations on one or more National Forests and/or DOI aviation unit.
- →Coordinates with Regional aviation management on Forest aviation operations, technical guidance, special projects for aviation support personnel, and other aviation related aspects.
- →Serves as subject matter expert in all phases of aviation contracting on the Forest.
- →Initiates procurement and oversight of aviation contract and support services.
- →Develops performance standards, evaluates work performance of subordinates and serves as the reviewing official of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors on multiple units that may be performing the same work.
- →Conducts risk assessment analyses of aviation operations.
- →Develops, implements, reviews, and evaluates individual aviation project and safety plans.
- →Advises project planners on utilization and suitability of aircraft needed for fire suppression and aviation projects.
Requirements
- ✓See QUALIFICATIONS section for education requirements.
Personality Fit
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