Job at a glance
This position is located at a Region 4 Forest Service Office, Fire & Aviation Management, Forest Service aviation program. This position serves as an expert in providing technical expertise and knowledge on all avionics issues regarding aircraft and aviation maintenance and works on projects for the National Airworthiness program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Bradley Bugger at [email protected].
Major duties: Duties listed are at the full performance GS-13 grade level.,Inspects and approves of agency, contractor, and cooperator aircraft avionics and unmanned aerial vehicles.,Issues approvals to and monitors several smaller aviation organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one.,Inspects organizations that perform a variety of novel and complex aviation operations including the protection of natural resources, the detection and suppression of wildland fires, and response to natural disasters and national emergencies.,Serves as a primary contact point with the aviation organizations regarding aircraft, avionics, and maintenance requirements.,Evaluates the adequacy of maintenance and training programs for avionics personnel.,Reviews proposed and completed corrections to ensure continued compliance with agency policy, regulatory requirements, manufacturer’s limitations, contractual requirements, and interagency standards.,Participates in Aviation Safety and Technical Assistance Teams (ASTAT), review teams, and Quality Assurance (QA) field audits during ongoing operations.
Requirements: 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. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. 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.
Must hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe Certificate. A copy of the certificate is required. Must attend an annual Inspector Workshop. Must possess and maintain a current and valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) OR a ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician certificate with at least one endorsement. GS-12: Must obtain a FAC-COR Level 1 certification within one year of employment.
GS-12: Must work towards obtaining a FAC-PPM Entry Level certification. GS-13: Must possess and maintain an AV3 designation on the Forest Service Authorized National Aircraft and Avionics Inspectors List. A copy of the certificate is required. GS-13: Must possess and maintain a FAC-COR Level 2 certification. A copy of the certificate is required. GS-13: Must possess and maintain a FAC-P/PM Entry Level certification.
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