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Wildland Firefighter (Helicopter Manager)
Forest Service · Posted 43 days ago
About the Role
These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position manages permanent and temporary helibases, provides contract administration for, and plans and directs helicopter operations in support of, prescribed fire, fire suppression, emergency incidents and resource management functions. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for Regional Contacts.
What You'll Do
- →Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
- →Plans, coordinates, and directs aviation support or helicopter personnel in support of prescribed fire, fire suppression and resource management.
- →Assesses readiness to meet short-term project and emergency needs.
- →Orders personnel equipment and supplies; directs and monitors aviation activities related to prescribed fire, fire suppression and resource management.
- →Acts as Contracting Officer Representative and effectively administers aircraft contracts, recommends contract language changes to the Contracting officer, and completes related reports, records, and payment documents.
- →Participates in Forest, Regional and National planning committees related to helicopter operational policies and procedures.
- →Plans helicopter budget, including supplies, equipment, training, and personnel necessary for safe and efficient helicopter operation.
Requirements
- ✓See QUALIFICATIONS section for education requirements.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e889dcd4-116f-4ce0-a241-1e418f302932
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