The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
Summary
The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
This is a Merit Promotion announcement open to current Department of the Interior employees and individuals eligible under the hiring paths identified in this announcement.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Aviation Operations and Management Division, in Anchorage, Alaska.
At the full performance level GS-14 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the Accountable Manager for the FAA-certificated repair station and senior technical authority responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), approved repair station manuals, Departmental aviation policy, and USWFS aviation maintenance standards.
Directs, supervises, and evaluates aviation safety inspectors, inspector-mechanics, lead mechanics, and support personnel engaged in aircraft maintenance, alteration, inspection, and airworthiness activities supporting wildland fire and all-hazard aviation operations.
Exercises delegated authority to evaluate aircraft airworthiness, review and approve maintenance documentation and alteration records, and ensure maintenance activities comply with FAA regulations, manufacturer technical data, and agency aviation policy.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees aircraft maintenance, repair, inspection, and alteration activities conducted at fixed facilities and remote field locations under dynamic and time-sensitive operational conditions.
Develops, implements, and oversees aviation maintenance safety, occupational health, quality assurance, and risk management programs to ensure safe maintenance operations and regulatory compliance.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR/COTR) for aviation maintenance and support contracts, monitoring contractor performance, technical compliance, and acquisition activities involving complex aviation assets and services.
Manages aviation maintenance resources including high-value aircraft parts inventories, specialized shop equipment, maintenance facilities, government property, and financial tracking systems to support mission readiness and operational continuity.
Provides expert technical advice and policy recommendations to senior leadership, interagency partners, contractors, and aviation stakeholders regarding aviation maintenance operations, airworthiness requirements, emerging technologies, and aviation safety matters.
Telework: The U.S. Wildland Fire Service has determined that the duties of this position has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-14: $142,216 (step 1) - $184,886 (step 10) per year.
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the (A) General Requirements, (B) Medical Requirements, (C) General Aviation Requirements, (D) Specialized Experience, (E) Additional Requirements.
(A) General Requirements for All Positions:
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
Valid State driver's license;
Fluency in the English language;
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
High school diploma or equivalent.
(B) Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
(C) General Aviation Maintenance Requirements: In addition to the above, applicants must also possess the general aviation maintenance minimum qualification requirements:
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.
(D) Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience demonstrating:
Experience managing aviation maintenance, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance programs for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft operations.
Experience applying Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), FAA repair station requirements, and aviation maintenance standards to ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
Experience supervising or leading aviation maintenance personnel and coordinating aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration activities.
Experience communicating technical aviation and maintenance information to leadership, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in each of the specialized experience statements listed above.???????
(E) Additional Requirements
Applicants must possess:
A current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings; and
A current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
Applicants must maintain these certifications as a condition of employment.
Note: You are required to provide documentation in your resume that you meet all of the requirements outlined above and experience claimed in your application. Failure to provide support in your resume that you meet the requirements outlined above and claimed experience may result in disqualification from consideration for this position.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve an initial 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, we may consider your performance and conduct, the needs of the agency, organizational goals, and the efficiency of the Federal service.
This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
Drug Test: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program. The selectee must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
Driver's License: A valid state driver's license is required. You may be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
Background: 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 with an existing background investigation may not be required to undergo additional screening.
Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.
Important Note: Employees of the Department of the Interior are subject to Federal ethics and conflict of interest requirements and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. Employees are expected to perform their duties in an objective and impartial manner and disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their official responsibilities.
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary; however, the position requires occasional physical activity associated with aircraft inspections, maintenance oversight, and field visits. Duties may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing on and around aircraft, standing for extended periods, and responding to emergency situations.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, hangar, maintenance shop, and field environments. Field work may involve exposure to weather extremes, heat, smoke, noise, moving aircraft, and other conditions associated with aviation and wildland fire operations. Travel to remote locations may be required.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine whether you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume, supporting documentation, and responses to the online questionnaire will be conducted.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated through a Structured Resume Review conducted by subject matter experts. The Structured Resume Review will assess the extent to which an applicant's experience, education, certifications, and/or accomplishments demonstrate the competencies identified for this position. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Falsifying your background, education, or experience may result in removal from further consideration.
A Structured Resume Review will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Aviation Maintenance Inspection - Oversight of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness determinations, inspections, alterations, repair station operations, and FAA compliance.
Regulations and Guidance - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines.
Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Oral Communication- Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of a program, including providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities.
DUE WEIGHT
Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
SF-50s showing (1) your highest full performance level (FPL) and (2) your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station. All SF-50s submitted must demonstrate eligibility under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility section of the online questionnaire for additional information.
FAA Certifications: Applicants must submit documentation verifying possession of a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings and a current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Failure to provide the required documentation may result in a determination that you do not meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Career Transition: If you are claiming CTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): Applicants claiming eligibility under Public Law 114-47 must submit documentation verifying eligibility. Required documentation includes the first and last SF-50 for each qualifying appointment showing Position Occupied Code 1 (Competitive Service) and documentation demonstrating satisfactory performance, such as performance evaluations or other equivalent records. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in loss of consideration.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume/build.
Review the eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. You will only be considered under the eligibility categories you select and for which you submit the required supporting documentation. You may qualify under more than one eligibility, so review the requirements carefully before submitting your application. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See the Required Documents section for details. Click "Apply" to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by 06/29/2026, 11:59pm ET 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/.
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.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Office of the Secretary
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.
You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.
If you were not referred and/or have questions or concerns regarding your rating determination or referral status, in the interest of time, please submit your inquiry in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receiving a Notice of Results and Referral notification email. Inquiries may be submitted to contact listed on this announcement. Be sure to include the announcement number to assist our team in reviewing your inquiry.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
SF-50s showing (1) your highest full performance level (FPL) and (2) your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station. All SF-50s submitted must demonstrate eligibility under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility section of the online questionnaire for additional information.
FAA Certifications: Applicants must submit documentation verifying possession of a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings and a current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Failure to provide the required documentation may result in a determination that you do not meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Career Transition: If you are claiming CTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): Applicants claiming eligibility under Public Law 114-47 must submit documentation verifying eligibility. Required documentation includes the first and last SF-50 for each qualifying appointment showing Position Occupied Code 1 (Competitive Service) and documentation demonstrating satisfactory performance, such as performance evaluations or other equivalent records. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in loss of consideration.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume/build.
Review the eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. You will only be considered under the eligibility categories you select and for which you submit the required supporting documentation. You may qualify under more than one eligibility, so review the requirements carefully before submitting your application. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See the Required Documents section for details. Click "Apply" to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by 06/29/2026, 11:59pm ET 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/.
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.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Office of the Secretary
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.
You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.
If you were not referred and/or have questions or concerns regarding your rating determination or referral status, in the interest of time, please submit your inquiry in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receiving a Notice of Results and Referral notification email. Inquiries may be submitted to contact listed on this announcement. Be sure to include the announcement number to assist our team in reviewing your inquiry.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
