Summary
If selected, you will be responsible for supervising the development and implementation of safety-related aviation capabilities within Wildlife Services (WS) eastern region's operational programs. You will interact in a technical capacity with various organizations and WS units on operational issues involving aviation.
Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Provides regional leadership, direction, coordination, and oversight of WS aviation management involving varied wildlife damage management projects involving operational and research components.
Provide day-to-day supervision of pilots.
Implements aviation directives and curricula established by the National Aviation coordinator (NAC), assuring compliance with both external and internal regulations.
Ensure that aviation training and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is fully integrated with aviation safety to minimize risk to people and property.
Manage both annual and no-year funds provided to the Region for aviation operations.
Procures aircraft services, to include maintenance, overhauls, equipment modifications, acquisition of replacement aircraft or additions to the WS fleet.
Implements research, program analysis, recruitment and special aviation projects.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
How you will be evaluated
The application process involves a technical assessment. Applicants should review the information below. It is the applicant's responsibility to monitor email for additional information about assessments and any deadlines that may need to be met. Failure to respond may result in disqualification/ removal from consideration. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume demonstrates the required education and/or experience is met as described in the qualifications section of the job announcement. Your resume must clearly address the experience, education, and/or training relevant to this position. Structured Interview - Competency Responses: A panel of subject matter experts will review your responses during a Structured Interview. These responses to questions/scenarios will be evaluated to provide your rating in the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies. Accountability Conflict Management Developing Others Influencing/Negotiating Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035654