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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Aviation, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Serve as the senior level advisor and the focal point of contact for Air Tanker program management within the BLM. Establishing policy, aircraft contract specifications, developing training and qualification requirements, and ensuring the national program is managed within Bureau policy. Develops and recommends national aviation standards and policy to support national level aviation operations. Serves on agency and interagency committees which develop, review, and approve changes in programmatic policy, position requirements, and operational procedures. Provides aviation management expertise in the coordination, scheduling, and implementation of the BLM National Level Aviation Program(s). Develops contract specifications for aircraft in accordance with mission requirements and Bureau policy Implements contracts as a BLM aviation expert and Contracting Officers Representative (COR); collaborates with BLM State Aviation Managers (SAMs) on a regular basis to ensure concurrence with State or Local requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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-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: Demonstrated experience in the coordination and/or management of aviation assets during complex operations involving fire aviation activities. Experience working in or coordinating aviation operations including knowledge of fixed wing, rotor wing and/or UAS aircraft capabilities. Evaluating safe and cost-effective use of aviation resources for a variety of fire and aviation program operations. Experience with financial, contracting and budgeting policies, planning and managing aviation cost studies, analytical evaluations, providing input on aviation contracts, preferably within the Bureau and Department. For GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Regional or Geographic level experience working as an Aviation Manager of multiple program areas and/or aircraft (e.g. State Aviation Manager, Unit Aviation Manager, Air Tactical Group Supervisor, or similar). Professional experience in the management of complex aerial activities. Experience working in or coordinating aviation operations on a regional, geographic, or national level using knowledge of fixed wing, rotor wing and/or UAS aircraft capabilities. Providing subject matter expertise in fire aviation program utilization and coordination policy development. Evaluating safe and cost-effective use of aviation resources for a variety of fire and aviation program operations. Experience with financial, contracting and budgeting policies, planning and managing aviation cost studies, analytical evaluations, providing input on aviation contracts, preferably within the Bureau and Department. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement. If selected at the lower grade, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. Additional Information This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify): DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they meet minimum qualifications for this position. Permanent Change in Station (PCS): Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. Telework: The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Firefighter Special Retirement: This is a secondary/administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION. THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION in accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.