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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Aviation, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the surrounding area can be found at We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Provides ground support and operates a variety of powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment (AGE). Marshals aircraft into parking position and secures aircraft. Provides aircraft exterior safety walkarounds, identifying any potential hazardous flight safety issues prior to aircraft taxi and after landing. Disassembles, inspects and reassembles helicopter flight helmets. Repairs and replaces parts as necessary per manufacturers operation and maintenance instruction manual. Loads various aircraft within their specified weight and balance limitations and restrains cargo using various devices i.e., cargo straps and nets. Assures aircraft is loaded within sequence and drop-off destinations. Regularly and recurrently operates and performs minor scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various types of AGE and other vehicles i.e., stair trucks, belt loaders, tow tractors, AC/DC electrical power units, air start units etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties without more than normal supervision. This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor will be rated not qualified. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Conditions of Employment: - You must possess the Red Card qualifications under the Incident Qualifications Certification System (IQCS) or other equivalent documentation for the Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT), and Ramp Manager (RAMP) or be able to obtain these qualifications within 90 days of appointment. - To work at the NIFC Ramp's Services Aircraft Operating Area (AOA), you are required to meet Transportation Security Administration and Boise airport's security and background checks. You must be able to obtain a Boise Airport General Aviation badge to have access to the NIFC AOA. If an employee cannot meet the requirements imposed by the agency, the employee will be removed from federal service. 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. Physical Demands: Aircraft attendants exert light to moderate physical effort while performing duties such as operating flightline vehicles (e.g., tugs and vans), uncoupling and making couplings between vehicles and towed equipment, and occasionally are required to lift objects in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds). The work requires frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing on and under aircraft. Work Environment: Aircraft attendants work outside and are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Aircraft attendants are exposed to the possibility of injury (e.g., electrical shocks, bruises, cuts, and burns) from auxiliary electrical equipment, falls from aircraft, hot brakes, moveable surface controls (e.g., speed brakes), pressurized liquids and gases, high levels of noise, rotating rotor blades, and jet engine intakes and exhausts. They follow safety regulations and use safety equipment to avoid possible hazards in the work area. The work of the position requires activities to be performed in an airport environment and the possibility of injury does exist. This is a career seasonal position. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months per calendar year. When work and/or funds are unavailable, you will be placed into non-pay status. Pay status may be less than 6 months during initial appointment. Pre-Employment Physical is required for this position. This position also requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work. THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION in accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information Telework: This position is not suitable for telework. Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify): DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants. Permanent Change in Station (PCS): Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to Permanent Change in Station (PCS). Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: Travel, per diem, and lodging expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations. BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application