Airplane Pilot Urgent
- Location
- Ely, Minnesota
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 29892350881
- Posted
- 2024-3-8
Airplane Pilot job at Department Of Agriculture in Ely MN
Description, duties, responsibilities
Summary
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the USDA Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates applications are due for these locations can be found on the Forest Service website.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for details.
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open and closing dates
10/02/2023 to 07/15/2024
Salary
$71091 - $134022 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS 9 - 12
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Locations
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5 Redding CA
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5 San Bernardino CA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 2 Broomfield CO
SOUTHERN REGION 8 Lawrenceville GA
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Ely MN
NORTHERN REGION 1 Missoula MT
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION 6 Redmond OR
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION 4 Ogden UT
SOUTHWESTERN REGION 3 Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel overnights on fire suppression or fire related assignments for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
2181 Aircraft Operation
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
24-FIRE-NOCR-PILOT-91112DH
Control number
751846700
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This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP ICTAP RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
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Duties
Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level.
Pilots a variety of models at low altitudes and varying speeds over unfavorable terrain such as mountains forests or deserts during both day and night conditions to transport passengers and cargo among a variety of destinations.
Serves as pilot-in-command on single engine land light and/or multi-engine aircraft over unfavorable terrain such as mountains forests or deserts during both day and night conditions.
Serve as a technical advisor to the Regional Aviation Operations Manager/ Supervisory Pilot for single and/or multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft activities (WCF and contract) used by the agency for project and fire management work.
Performs basic systems inspection on light single and/or twin-engine aircraft and/or heavy multi-engine aircraft to confirm that aircraft is ready for flight operations according to prescribed preflight checks.
As the Aviation Contracting Officers Technical Expert regarding airplane contracts and contract pilots serves as a technical leader in a specific subject matter area providing definitive technical guidance to contractors.
Serves as pilot-in-command for air transport of agency personnel and cargo aerial supervision / Leadplane operations and delivery of smokejumpers and paracargo.
Gathers information identifies and analyzes issues and develops recommendations to resolve complex organizational problems or develop and implement organizational policies and procedures across major agency organizations.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served.
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify.
Must be 18 years of age.
This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
Under age 40; less than age 40 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible older than age 40 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement.
There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of training.
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the applicant submission date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards.
To receive consideration for these positions you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the time of applicant submission date.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Basic Requirement:
Certificates and Ratings: Must possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings OR possess a current and valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating.
Medical Certificate: Must possess a current FAA first or second-class medical certificate. Must possess all necessary certificates and ratings and flight hours in the appropriate Category and Class (Airplane - Multi-Engine) as required.
Minimum Flight/Flying Experience:
GS-09: Must meet all the following flight requirements and all minimum hours must be in Category (Airplane): Possess minimum flight time of 1200 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC); possess minimum flight time of 100 hours in multi-engine airplanes; possess minimum time of 50 hours performing Night Flight; possess minimum time of 50 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with minimum 5 hours actual in flight; possess minimum flying time in Category of 100 hours (preceding 12 months).
GS-11 and GS-12: Must meet all the following flight requirements and all minimum hours must be in Category (Airplane): Possess minimum flight time of 1500 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC); possess minimum flight time of 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes; possess minimum time of 75 hours performing Night Flight; possess minimum time of 75 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with minimum 10 hours actual in flight; possess minimum flying time in Category of 100 hours (preceding 12 months).
GS-12 only: Ability to obtain and maintain a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate as appropriate to the position held (Airplane) with Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings or the military equivalent rating is also required.
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.
Selective Placement Factors:
Under age 40 -OR- less than age 40 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- a veteran preference eligible older than age 40 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous 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.
Age Requirements: For those who do not currently occupy a permanent Federal position covered under primary fire fighter retirement you must be under age 40; less than age 40 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position; or a veteran preference eligible older than age 40 and requesting a waiver to the requirement.
Education
See QUALIFICATIONS section for education requirements.
Additional information
The primary purpose of this position is to provide service to the agency as a Aerial Supervision/Air Tanker Coordinator Pilot (ASM/Leadplane Pilot) and/or Smokejumper Aircraft Pilot and/or Single/Multi Engine Land Pilot. For additional information about the duties and location(s) of these positions please contact regional representative: To see the different locations within the Forest Service Offices/Locations.
Region 1: Northern Region Missoula MT - RoShane Bak
Region 2: Rocky Mountain Region Bloomfield CO - Clark Hammond
Region 4: Intermountain Region Ogden UT - Nikki Sandhoff
Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region Redding or San Bernardino CA - Matt Smith
Region 6: Pacific Northwest Region Redmond OR - Tony Sleznick
Region 8: Southern Region Lawrenceville GA - Keith Hackbarth
Region 9: Eastern Region Ely MN - George (Nic) Hough
Region 3: Location Negotiable: Position will be located at a Forest Service duty station within the Southwestern Region Region 3 in the states of New Mexico and Arizona. Final determination of the duty station(s) for this position will be made by the selecting official at the time of job offer. To see where Region 3 Forest Service offices are located click here. Southwestern Region - Jami Anzalone
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.
Availability of government housing federal day care facilities and telework may be available. Some positions filled via this announcement are bargaining unit positions represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees IAMAW. This is dependent upon unit location.
Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Calendar 2023 Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Managements website for additional information on pay rates.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at
Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Help Desk 877-###-#### Option 1 or email
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However promotion is neither implied or guaranteed.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Authority position all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications to include any selective placement factor(s) if applicable will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veterans preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.
Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment.
Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software illegible fax transmissions delays in the mail service your system failure etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name address contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the responsibilities section including work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment; title series grade (if applicable); 4) supervisors phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
If requesting maximum entry age (MEA) waiver you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For additional veteran information visit FEDSHIREVETS.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP RPL or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area notice of disability annuity termination) SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable) and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Current and Valid FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings OR FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating. In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy (front and back).
Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate in airplanes (Multi-Engine Instructor-Instrument) rating aircraft. If applicable in order to be considered for this position.
Current and Valid FAA first or second class Medical Certificate. In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your current FAA first or second-class medical certificate.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please view Tips for Applicants - a guide to the Forest Service application process.
Read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Mountain Time Zone Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be returned to Human Resources no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order for it to be entered into the system prior to the closing date.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin in USAJOBS click "Apply" and follow the instructions to attach your resume and supporting documents complete the assessment questionnaire and submit your application.
NOTE: Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agencys staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However once in the Agencys staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF PDF TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable.
Agency contact information
HRM Contact Center
Phone
1-877-###-#### X2
Address
USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center
DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Albuquerque NM 87109
US
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Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS to check your application status.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
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Required Documents
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software illegible fax transmissions delays in the mail service your system failure etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name address contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the responsibilities section including work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment; title series grade (if applicable); 4) supervisors phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
If requesting maximum entry age (MEA) waiver you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For additional veteran information visit FEDSHIREVETS.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP RPL or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area notice of disability annuity termination) SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable) and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Current and Valid FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings OR FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating. In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy (front and back).
Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate in airplanes (Multi-Engine Instructor-Instrument) rating aircraft. If applicable in order to be considered for this position.
Current and Valid FAA first or second class Medical Certificate. In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your current FAA first or second-class medical certificate.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Please view Tips for Applicants - a guide to the Forest Service application process.
Read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Mountain Time Zone Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be returned to Human Resources no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order for it to be entered into the system prior to the closing date.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin in USAJOBS click "Apply" and follow the instructions to attach your resume and supporting documents complete the assessment questionnaire and submit your application.
NOTE: Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agencys staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However once in the Agencys staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF PDF TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable.
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Agency contact information
HRM Contact Center
Phone
1-877-###-#### X2
Address
USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center
DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Albuquerque NM 87109
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS to check your application status.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Read more
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open and closing dates
10/02/2023 to 07/15/2024
Salary
$71091 - $134022 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS 9 - 12
Locations
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5 Redding CA
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5 San Bernardino CA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 2 Broomfield CO
SOUTHERN REGION 8 Lawrenceville GA
Show more locations (5)
Ely MN
NORTHERN REGION 1 Missoula MT
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION 6 Redmond OR
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION 4 Ogden UT
SOUTHWESTERN REGION 3 Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel overnights on fire suppression or fire related assignments for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
2181 Aircraft Operation
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
24-FIRE-NOCR-PILOT-91112DH
Control number
751846700
For the full announcement and to apply visit www.usajobs.gov/job/751846700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions will be considered.
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