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Airplane Pilot.
$155k-199k (estimate)
Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare
7 Days Ago
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is Hiring an Airplane Pilot. Near Anchorage, AK
Duties
The Airplane Pilot Salary Will Be Based Upon Duty Station And Locality Pay Once Selected. Locality Tables May Be Found At
A total of one (1) vacancy will be filled in any of the locations listed in Alaska. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a1.69-3.21 percent cost-of-living allowance (COLA).This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
As a Airplane Pilot your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
This vacancy will utilize a multiple step assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first step will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second step will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.Minimum Eligibility RequirementsMinimum Eligibility Requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.
Certificates And RatingsFor all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the requirement. Candidates must have completed at least 1500 hours of total flight time which includes at least 250 hours of flight time as a Pilot-in-Command; at least 75 hours of night flight flying AND at least 100 hours of flying time within the last 12 months. In addition, must have at least 75 hours of instruments flight time and at least 10 of these hours were logged in actual instrument weather. You must submit the required supporting documentation when applying for this position.Minimum Qualification GS-12
One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level Examples of experience may include: experience with flying a fixed-wing Single Engine, or Multi-Aircraft and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position; maintains records, including: pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information; and assist in emergency operations, including search and rescue, wildfire management, law enforcement and emergency medical operations.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. 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 or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirementsEducation
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Pcs Information
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled under this announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation: USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and SF-50. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (meet the minimum qualification, selective factors; education, and experience), score an 85 on the assessment, and perform the duties upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP visit:
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
Note: You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify dates for each employment period and level of performance (dates should match dates on SF-50s).
Current Appointees
The Airplane Pilot Salary Will Be Based Upon Duty Station And Locality Pay Once Selected. Locality Tables May Be Found At
A total of one (1) vacancy will be filled in any of the locations listed in Alaska. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a1.69-3.21 percent cost-of-living allowance (COLA).This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
As a Airplane Pilot your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The incumbent will conduct other flying related duties which include: aircraft record keeping; coordination with other Service pilots, the Regional Aviation Manager, Regional Aviation Training Manager and Office of Aircraft Services (OAS); initiation of cyclical and non-scheduled maintenance; refueling and fuel handling; lubrication and cleaning of aircraft; preflight and post-flight activities; weather briefings and flight planning; loading and unloading of aircraft; and de-icing and extensive preparations for winter flights.
- Coordinates with other Airplane Pilots in the Region to ensure logged Regional flight scheduler requests for flight services made by Regional staff and programs and outside interests are fulfilled safely, timely, and efficiently.
- Conducts search and rescue operations.
- Maintains records, including: pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information.
- Coordinate or assist in emergency operations, including search and rescue, wildfire management, law enforcement and emergency medical operations; provide support to law enforcement for criminal investigations; plan and coordinate logistical arrangements for field camps; perform resource management projects including wildlife capture and tracking, population counts, vegetation studies, and erosion monitoring; etc.
- Operates outboard motorboats, non-powered boats, four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles, light duty trucks, passenger carrying vehicles, and light and heavy equipment as needed.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
- Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Drug testing position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
- Firearm: Selectees will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of your duties.
- Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
This vacancy will utilize a multiple step assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first step will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second step will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.Minimum Eligibility RequirementsMinimum Eligibility Requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.
Certificates And RatingsFor all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the requirement. Candidates must have completed at least 1500 hours of total flight time which includes at least 250 hours of flight time as a Pilot-in-Command; at least 75 hours of night flight flying AND at least 100 hours of flying time within the last 12 months. In addition, must have at least 75 hours of instruments flight time and at least 10 of these hours were logged in actual instrument weather. You must submit the required supporting documentation when applying for this position.Minimum Qualification GS-12
One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level Examples of experience may include: experience with flying a fixed-wing Single Engine, or Multi-Aircraft and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position; maintains records, including: pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information; and assist in emergency operations, including search and rescue, wildfire management, law enforcement and emergency medical operations.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. 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 or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirementsEducation
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Pcs Information
- Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.
- Relocation discretionary entitlements may be authorized excluding contractor-provided home sale.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled under this announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation: USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and SF-50. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (meet the minimum qualification, selective factors; education, and experience), score an 85 on the assessment, and perform the duties upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP visit:
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
Note: You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify dates for each employment period and level of performance (dates should match dates on SF-50s).
Current Appointees
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;
- Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;
- Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
- 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
SALARY
$155k-199k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/14/2024
WEBSITE
fws.gov
HEADQUARTERS
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1940
CEO
JAMES SLACK
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
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