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Bell 206B III Pilot – Florida

Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12, (HRF 11-064)

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Department: Department Of The Interior

Agency: National Park Service

Job Announcement Number: HRF 11-064 (SR449574)

Who May Apply: Public

SALARY RANGE:

From $68,809.00 to $89,450.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD:

Tue Mar 29, 2011 to Wed Apr 27, 2011

SERIES & GRADE: (what this means)

GS-2181/12 POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy - Big Cypress National Preserve, FL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY

Who may apply:  All U.S. Citizens

 

The employees of the National Park Service care for the special places that are the heritage of all Americans.  Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources.

 

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service.  The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

 

This is a Career/Career-Conditional full-time appointment.

 

Note: This position is concurrently open under Announcement Number SR450292 under merit promotion procedures.  See HRF 11-065 for specific instructions on how to apply under that announcement.

 

Number of Vacancies:  We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies.

 

Full Performance Level: GS-12

 

Please read the entire announcement before you apply.  To view the full announcement, select "Print Preview" at the right hand side of this screen.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Background and/or security investigation is required.

All documents must be received by closing date.

Social Security Number is required to process your application.

MAJOR DUTIES

This is in support of a Bell 206B III, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL.

 

Perform preflight, post flight, and operational checks to determine aircraft airworthiness. Ability to determine aircraft weight and balance. Obtain and evaluate weather reports and briefings. Proficient in the operation of all aircraft equipment e.g. water bucket, GPS, aircraft avionics, and long line vertical reference. Ensure the aircraft is flown within its performance limits. Make good decisions on whether to fly a particular mission or determine alternatives. Conduct aircraft operations in remote areas to include diverse habitats such as wetland prairies, marshes, offshore and mountainous areas, including landing in unimproved areas, such as mud, water, grass and shifting winds and low visibility. Monitor maintenance tracking reports, providing time flight time records to AMD and to insure all maintenance is completed. Communicate effectively concerning maintenance inspections, component overhaul, retirement items, or component exchanges. Communicate knowledgeably concerning service bulletins, airworthiness directives, STC's. Facilitate aircraft billing requirements, and keep accurate records. Obtain COR/COTR (Contracting Officer's Representative / Contracting Officer's Technical Representative) certification. And serve as the COR/COTR for the contracting officer on contracting issues. Ability to communicate effectively with the vendor regarding contract compliance. Assist the contracting officer in resolving non compliance issues.

 

Position Location:  Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL.  Please visit http://www.nps.gov/bicy for area information.

 

For specific area and housing information, or information directly pertaining to vacancy status, contact: John Nobles, Fire Management Officer, (239) 695-9280 ext. 104.

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