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Fairbanks is in Interior Alaska and reflects the best of Alaska! Fairbanks has a lot to offer no matter what your interests may be. The University of Alaska, Fairbanks provides Fairbanks with the cultural and educational opportunities that are depictive of a college community. Despite your interests there is something for everyone here! Endless outdoor opportunities abound all year. Fairbanks offers numerous activities including outdoor activities in summer and winter such as skiing, snow machining, hiking, canoeing, and backpacking (and Fairbanks is the central point for access throughout the state). Dog sledding competitions, the International Ice Carving Festival, and hockey along with concerts, art shows with our numerous local artists, and various activities (Quilt Guild, adult education courses, and health clubs, to name a few things) can keep you busy! The population of Fairbanks and the surrounding area is approximately 65,000 and all amenities of a small city are available including a hospital, university and schools, and international airport. Summers are fabulous and temperatures usually range from mid 70s to high 80s. Winters can be exhilarating with temperatures reaching below -40 degrees F. For photos and more information check out the Alaska website at http://alaska.gov/visitorHome.html
Additional information about the National Parks Service in Alaska can be found at http://www.nps.gov/akso and information about the local area can be found at http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/ and https://www.explorefairbanks.com/.
There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
Permanent Career Seasonal This is a permanent, career seasonal position.The work schedule provides for at least 26 weeks (13 pay periods) of full-time work and up to 26 weeks (13 pay periods) of non-duty/non-pay time per year. It is possible that work time can be extended. When your services are not required due to lack of work, lack of funds, weather conditions or for other reasons, you will be placed in a non-work/non-pay status. You will have the option to continue your health coverage while in non-pay status.
03/08/2017 to 03/29/2017
$25.24 - $36.24 per hour
GS 08 - 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
50% or less - Frequent travel of 14+ nights per month required
Yes—Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are authorized as described in the Federal Travel Regulations and Department policy.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
09
Yes
AKRO-17-1922060-DEMPCGS
465391500
Here is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic fire and aviation program that provides helicopter services to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (www.nps.gov/gaar), Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (www.nps.gov/yuch), and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (www.nps.gov/wrst) for approximately 24 million acres.
The helicopter manager of the Alaska Eastern Area Fire Management program is primarily responsible for daily operations of the Fire Exclusive-use helicopter. Duties include wildfire initial attack, extended attack, fuels management, fire ecology, other all-risk incidents including search and rescue, resource helicopter operations, contract administration, and record keeping.
The exclusive use helicopter program may also provide the same services for other national parks and interagency operations and support cooperative work with other federal, state, and local authorities. The wide variety of helicopter operations managed by the incumbent requires flexibility and the skill to balance competing priorities.
The incumbent of this position ensures all Bureaus, Department, FAA, NTSB, and OSHA safety regulations and policy are strictly enforced for helicopter, suppression and project activities.
May serve as the exclusive use helicopters Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Responsible for acquisition, inventory, monitoring and maintenance of helicopter support vehicles, manages permanent and temporary helibases, equipment and accessories, aerial ignition equipment, personal protective equipment, etc.
The incumbent provides technical expertise for helicopter operations, instructs fire and aviation related courses as qualified, and performs other duties as assigned.
Prior wild land firefighting experience is a mandatory pre-requisite, HMGB and ICT4 qualifications are required.
The full performance level of this position is a GS-09. The GS-08 level will perform duties in an on-the-job training capacity with close supervision and direction. During this time, the employee will gain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to preform duties at the higher grade level, GS-09. Upon completion of the regulatory requirements and demonstrated ability to perform at the higher grade level, the incumbent may be promoted without further competition. Promotion is not automatic or guaranteed.
For questions regarding the duties of this position, please call Mr. Jason Devcich at (907) 455-0650.
Applicants must meet the experience and/or education requirements, qualifications, any selective placement factors specified in the announcement, and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date, Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Merit Promotion applicants: You must meet time in grade requirements.
Unless previously served, you must complete a one year probationary period.
You may be required to carry a firearm in performance of your duties. " Per the Lautenberg Amendment to 18 U.S.C.922(g)(9), effective September 30, 1996, applicants are ineligible for this position if at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside or the applicant received a pardon.
HMGB and ICT4 qualifications are required.
Frequent overtime is required.
This is a drug testing designated position under the Department's Drug Free
Workplace Program. Applicant who is tentatively selected for this
position will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative
result prior to entering on duty. You will be subject to random drug testing.
You must have a current valid driver's license.
Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fireline is a mandatory requirement.
This is an arduous/hazardous position which requires that the person tentatively selected pass a physical examination before appointment.
Physical Demands: The incumbent is required to meet the firefighter physical fitness qualifications at the Level III, arduous level. The work frequently involves long shifts, fire line duty, complex decision-making, and extended periods away from home.
To qualify, you must meet the requirements listed below.
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; 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. This qualifying education and/or experience can be met through any of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
As a GS-08: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the duties that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform successfully the duties of a Supervisory Forestry Technician (Helicopter Manager). Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes work in the conservation, regulation, and use of public or Federally controlled lands for grazing; range research activities; work in the operation of a livestock ranch or in assisting in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range; range or forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work.
As a GS-09: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the duties that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform successfully the duties of a Supervisory Forestry Technician (Helicopter Manager). Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes (1) personally performing in Wildland Fire Helicopter Operations, and at least one of the following wildland fire-fighting functions: Initial attack and Fire-line Suppression Operations; Prescribed Fire Operations; Engine Operations; and (2) personally leading or supervising others in any two of the following functions: initial attack and suppression hand-crew operations; prescribed fire operations; wildland fire engine crew operations; helitack fire crew operations; providing on-the-job training and conducting daily crew briefings, safety sessions, and/or other basic wildland fire.
Direct Deposit: All new employees of the National Park Service must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay prior to appointment. This includes your salary and other federal payments.
In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.
Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are authorized as described in the Federal Travel Regulations and Departmental policy.
The full performance level of this position is GS-09. If selection is made below the full performance level, incumbent may be subsequently promoted to the full performance level without further competition after all legal and regulatory requirements are met; i.e., satisfactory performance and time-in-grade; however, promotion is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your application package must support your answers to the occupational questionnaire. If your answers cannot be verified, your rating will be changed to an appropriate level.
All applicants will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) or Competencies:
KSA-1: Ability to administer aircraft contracts.
KSA-2: Ability to safely and efficiently plan and implement helicopter projects independently.
KSA-3: Ability to conduct aviation training.
KSA-4: Ability to effectively deal with a variety of people in various situations using tact and diplomacy.
KSA-5: Ability to use computers and common software programs.
KSA-6: Ability to safely and efficiently supervise wildland, prescribed fire, and mechanical treatment operations.
KSA-7: Ability to assist in the implementation of fire related resources management field activities.If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Work Environment: The work is performed at remote locations, airstrips, helibases, unimproved helispots, and forest environs of extreme high and low temperatures, steep terrains, and uneven work surfaces. Due to the mission requirements of low-level flights in mountainous terrains, firefighting, and incident support, the position is subject to substantial hazards on a regular and recurring basis. The work involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations caused by uncontrolled wildfire, numerous aircraft being flown in close proximity and mountainous terrain. Errors could be catastrophic and result in serious injury or death. Other hazards include the handling of hazardous materials, carbon monoxide, dust and debris, noise, and the use of other mechanical or motorized equipment. Furthermore the special conditions in the Alaska backcountry can mean that help is hours of days away.
-Resume showing relevant experience - Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. In order to receive credit for experience your resume must clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, must include the starting and ending dates of employment (e.g., from beginning month/year to ending month/year or present) for each position, and list the specific number of hours worked per week (e.g., 40, 35, 20) for each position. Resumes without this information may not be accepted. In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
-Online Assessment Questionnaire
-SF50, Notification of Personnel Action and/or SF-50 which documents the highest grade level you held if applying under Merit Promotion.Merit Promotion Checklist
-For 5-point veterans' preference, provide copy of your DD-214(s) that shows character of discharge (i.e.honorable) from service, (usually the member 4 Copy Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
-For 10 points veterans' preference, submit a DD 214, Standard Form (SF-15) and the required documentation listed. (VA disability letter).
-Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced and CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP 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 ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: Career Transition
To determine your hiring eligibility and required documentation click here: Hiring Authorities
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.
To begin the process: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire View Assessment Questions. Ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are unable to upload your required documents, complete this cover page using the following vacancy ID 1922060. Fax your documents by the closing date and time to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online: Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire. Print this 1203-FX form to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire and fax the completed 1203FX form along with the required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time or 7:59 PM Alaska Time on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
If you have questions about this announcement call Carrie G. Shapbell at (907)644-3340 or email CARRIE_SHAPBELL@NPS.GOV prior to Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Please include the Vacancy ID number 1922060 when emailing or calling.
Once the online questionnaire and documents are received you will receive an automated acknowledgement email. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465391500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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