Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City, Missouri, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York, New York, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $83639 - $126835 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is an Aviation Management Specialist (Air Tactical Specialist), GW-2101-11/12 working for the US Wildland Fire Service. Boise, ID and/or Location negotiable: You must be physically located within 50 miles of a DOI facility. One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office. Information about the surrounding area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/
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Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below: Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. You must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management (qualifications to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required). SPF: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and Air Tactical Supervisor (AITS) GS-12: Incumbent must possess and maintain qualifications as an ATGS and AITS GS-11: Incumbent must possess and maintain qualifications as an ATGS Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: performance on actual fire suppression support missions as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor, Aircraft Manager (SEAT, and/or Helicopter); demonstrated experience in the management of aerial firefighting activities. Experience working in aviation operations including various fixed wing, and/or Rotor Wing, having experience in program policy development, evaluating safe and cost-effective use of aviation resources for a wide variety of program operations. -OR- Education: Completed three (3) full academic years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management or LL.B. or J.D. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: working as an Aviation Manager, Air Tactical Supervisor (AITS), Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS), Aircraft Manager; professional experience in the management of aerial firefighting activities. Experience working in aviation operations including various fixed wing, and/or Rotor Wing, providing subject matter expertise in program policy development, evaluating safe and cost-effective use of aviation resources for a wide variety of program operations. There is no substitution of education at the GS-12 grade or higher. 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. Secondary Firefighter Retirement Coverage - Applicants for this secondary administrative fire fighter position under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), must possess knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of wildland firefighting as demonstrated by direct wildland firefighting experience. In order to receive credit, you must provide a written description of your experience in wildland firefighting. Education without hands-on wildland firefighting experience does not meet this requirement. Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia and rural fire departments, can also be credited. Wildland fire is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Two distinct types of wildland fire have been defined and include wildfire and prescribed fires as follows: Wildfire: Unplanned ignitions or prescribed fires that are declared wildfires. Prescribed Fires: Planned ignitions. This description includes only fire line experience on a Prescribed Fire; it does not include experience in the planning stages. Prescribed fire experience must be supplemented by fire suppression experience in order to be creditable as previous wildland firefighting experience. Physical Demands: The physical ability to perform all tasks during sustained flights under mentally and physically stressful conditions in cramped space, turbulent atmospheric conditions, reduced visibility, high noise levels, while receiving or sending multiple radio transmissions and performing other aircrew tasks. Working Conditions: The work is typically performed in various light fixed wing or rotor wing aircraft cockpits and office environments where space is limited. Occasional inspection trips for mission readiness, contract compliance and accident investigations may involve working around hazardous conditions such as moving aircraft, aircraft wreckage, and flammable fuels and in adverse geography and weather conditions requiring specialized training and safety precautions. Office work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled environment. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
How to Apply: Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12911645. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Applications must be received by 03/26/2026, 11:59pm Eastern Time to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. NOTE: INSUFFICIENT OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION FROM AN APPLICANT COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please refer to the contact information listed at the bottom of the announcement. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-26