Aircraft Attendant
Job Posting for Aircraft Attendant at US Bureau of Land Management
Duties
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Aircraft Attendants in Boise, ID at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
An Aircraft Attendant (WG-06) provides ground support for a variety of aircraft arriving and departing on an aircraft parking ramp. Will function as a fully qualified Red Card Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT), or Ramp Manger (RAMP). Guides and marshals various types of aircraft in and out of ramp parking areas and secures aircraft. Safely operates support equipment during ground operation procedures to prevent injury to self and others as well as damage equipment and aircraft. May operate, position, connect, disconnect ground support equipment used to service various types aircraft and perform minor maintenance and repairs on ground support equipment. Follows manufacture's specifications, repairs and maintenance manuals in the proper removal, disassembly, repair and reassembly for ground support equipment and Sound Protective Helmets (SPH).
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Idaho.
For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. To register or verify your registration, go to the Selective Service System website.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.
DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program.
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.
FWPT and RAMP: Must possess current Red Card qualifications for Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) or Ramp Manger (RAMP) within 90 days of appointment.
Positions may require a valid state driver's license.
You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
You must pass a physical exam prior to appointment.
Qualifications
The Office of Personnel Management (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 your resume.
Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application.
To qualify for a WG-06, you must have experience working with aircraft performing duties such as aircraft start-up, taxiing, and/or parking.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Effort: Attendant's duties require an active individual. Work involves standing on asphalt/concrete surfaces for prolonged periods. Must be able to lift and carry cumbersome and unusually shaped items, sometime exceeding 100 pounds. The incumbent works on maintenance stands capable of extending 10-15 feet in height, remaining in bent, squatted and prone positions in close quarters for extended periods of time. Attendant will be climbing about, in and on fuselages, wings, cargo compartments, and landing gear wheel wells of various types and sizes of aircraft. During equipment and vehicle maintenance, incumbent works atop, in tight quarters, about, and beneath units that may be on maintenance jack stands. Incumbent sometimes works where hard-to-reach parts and equipment are beneath, behind, up, over or hidden by other components not having direct access or visibility.
Working Conditions: Incumbent works outside around loud running reciprocating and jet aircraft engines in all weather conditions. Weather may heighten the hazardous exposure to injury: falls, electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, respiratory, skin and eye irritations. Other injury hazards are high pressure or volatile fluids (hydraulics over 3000 psi pressure), falling from aircraft, vehicles, work stands, ladders, oily and other slippery surfaces, falling and shifting objects and working beneath heavy mobile equipment on jack stands during periodic and required maintenance periods. Incumbent is exposed to a critical and hazardous environment where mental orientation and physical awareness may be affected by extended hours and duty days during wild land fire suppression efforts, high intensity high frequency sound waves, chemical burns, toxic and explosive fumes, rotating propeller blades, jet engine air intake and exhausts.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following:
- Annual, sick leave, and paid federal holidays
-Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program - Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles, which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. After separating from federal employment, employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes, your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine your eligibility for Federal employment and that the basic qualifications are met for this position specifically.
The job specific questions relate to the following job elements required to do the work of this position:
Element 1 - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (Screen-Out)
Element 2 - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Element 3 - Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic)
Element 4 - Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
Element 5 - Use of Measuring Instruments
Element 6 - Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Element 7 - Trouble Shooting
Because this vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion.
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You MUST upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Closing Date.
**Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.
Resume MUST include your name and a list of each season and position held, duties performed, dates specified in month/year to month/year format. In addition, the resume must reflect full-time or total number of hours worked per week. Part-time hours can be pro-rated based on number of hours worked per week provided. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.- Example 1: 05/2018 to 08/2018 could be credited as 3 months if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 2.25 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or-1.5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
- Example 2: 05/2015 to 10/2015 could be credited as 5 months of experience if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 3.75 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or- 2.5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
- Example 3: Dates listed with month/day/year to month/day/year could be given credit for each to/from date in its entirety if hours worked per week are listed. 05/1/2018 to 08/16/2018 could be credited as 3 months, 16 days if 40 hours worked per week are listed -or- 1 month, 23 days if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire: This is completed automatically during the online application process. The questions have to do with minimum qualifications, selective factors if applicable, a verification statement, etc. There is no additional document needed to complete this requirement.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP you MUST submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
- You only need to upload documents that apply to you. For uploading instructions please click here.
You will not be contacted for additional information. If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the DOI FIRES Program Office.How to Apply
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time by the closing date of the announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the DOI FIRES Program Office at blm_fa_fires@blm.gov or call our toll-free number at 888-364-6432.
1. Review the Vacancy Announcement and Eligibility Criteria: Review the announcement thoroughly. The sections describe who is eligible to apply, what education and/or experience is required for the position, and which documents are needed for your application package.
2. Apply. Click the "APPLY" link on the right side of the vacancy announcement. This will direct you to the login page for USAJOBS. Select your USAJOBS resume to submit with your application and proceed through the application process answering all questions.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
You must build a resume with the USAJOBS Resume Builder or have an Uploaded Resume on your profile BEFORE applying. Videos showing how to apply for federal jobs can be found here: https://www.nifc.gov/careers/how-to-apply. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. Failure to follow these instructions in the announcement (resulting in insufficient information being provided with your resume / application) could result in an ineligible rating.
Your Resume MUST include the following information:
-From and To dates (month/year to month/year) for each season and position held. (Ex: 05/2018 - 11/2018)
- Work schedule (number of hours worked per week) for all seasons and positions held. One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not indicate hours per week.
- Grade level for each season and position that were in the federal service.
- Complete Duties for each of the seasons and positions held.
- References personal and professional
3. Submit your resume and supporting documentation ONLINE through USAJOBS. You also must complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12334004 .
For detailed step-by-step instructions on How to Apply: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/index.php/apply.
To verify the status of your application, please log into your USAJOBS account at:https://secure.login.gov/.
For information on what each Application Status means: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. NOTE: Technical issues may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.Agency contact information
DOI FIRES Program Office
Phone
888-364-6432
Email
blm_fa_fires@blm.gov
Website
https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/
Address
Bureau of Land Management
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Boise, ID 83705
USNext steps
Once you submit all the required documents and the online application (i.e., online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation, etc.) in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified via USAJOBs of a status change (i.e., referred, not eligible, not qualified, referred to the hiring official, etc.). Note, you must login to your USAJOBS profile to view details of the status change. Information regarding how to see your application status can be found in the USAJOBS Help Center.
If referred and further evaluation or interviews are required, you may be contacted by the hiring officials for the location in which you are referred.
You will receive a final notification if this job is filled or cancelled. Timelines for this process vary widely.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
You MUST upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to the Closing Date.
**Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.
Resume MUST include your name and a list of each season and position held, duties performed, dates specified in month/year to month/year format. In addition, the resume must reflect full-time or total number of hours worked per week. Part-time hours can be pro-rated based on number of hours worked per week provided. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
- Example 1: 05/2018 to 08/2018 could be credited as 3 months if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 2.25 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or-1.5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
- Example 2: 05/2015 to 10/2015 could be credited as 5 months of experience if 40 hours worked per week (full-time) are listed -or- 3.75 months if 30 hours worked per week are listed -or- 2.5 months if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
- Example 3: Dates listed with month/day/year to month/day/year could be given credit for each to/from date in its entirety if hours worked per week are listed. 05/1/2018 to 08/16/2018 could be credited as 3 months, 16 days if 40 hours worked per week are listed -or- 1 month, 23 days if 20 hours worked per week are listed.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire: This is completed automatically during the online application process. The questions have to do with minimum qualifications, selective factors if applicable, a verification statement, etc. There is no additional document needed to complete this requirement.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP you MUST submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
- You only need to upload documents that apply to you. For uploading instructions please click here.
You will not be contacted for additional information. If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate supporting documentation, contact the DOI FIRES Program Office.
This job is open to
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.S. Citizens. This is a public notice under the Direct Hiring Authority.
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