[redacted] These positions are located on [redacted] Intermountain Region 4, Fire and Aviation unit. Incumbent operates and serves as pilot/second-in command of multiengine fixed wing turbo-prop aircraft flying a variety of missions detection and suppression of wildfire throughout the United States and Internationally. For additional information about the duties and location of these positions, please contact Nikki Sandhoff at [redacted]. Duties- Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level. Fly\'s airplanes equipped with electronic equipment used in the detection, mapping, and identification of wildfires. Flights are often performed at night under reduced visibility conditions over remote mountainous terrain. The pilot and copilot work as a team along with the infrared technician/loadmaster utilizing Crew Resource Management skills and techniques to enhance aviation safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. May be required to instruct and evaluate pilots in instrument techniques while flying light multiengine fixed wing turbo-prop aircraft. Mapping missions using sophisticated electronic equipment at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 feet above the terrain over on-going fires to electronically map fire perimeters, growth, and to detect fires outside the fuel zone. Routinely transports personnel including high ranking government officials and/or equipment in support of fire activities and administrative needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment- 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. Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. 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. Must be 18 years of age. 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. Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required. Qualifications THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the [redacted] with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management\'s General Schedule Qualification Standards. Basic Requirement: Certificates and Ratings Must possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings OR possess a current and valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating. Medical Certificate: Must possess a current FAA first or second-class medical certificate. Must possess all necessary certificates and ratings and flight hours in the appropriate Category and Class (Airplane - Multi-Engine) as required.