Aircraft Attendant (Fire)
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This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority go to: Hiring Information - DHA.
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). 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. 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.
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 manufactures specifications repairs and maintenance manuals in the proper removal disassembly repair and reassembly for ground support equipment and Sound Protective Helmets (SPH).
For contact information and housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency select Idaho.
For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI go to the following link: of employment
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 Departments Drug Free Workplace Program.
To work at the NIFC Ramps Services Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) you are required to meet Transportation Security Administration and Boise airports 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 drivers license. Qualifications
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 an Aircraft Attendant 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: According to the standard Grade 6 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. The subject position fully meets this level.
Work Conditions: According to the standard Grade 6 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 subject position requires activities to be performed in an airport environment and the possibility of injury does exist from similarly stated conditions. As such this position meets the WG-6 level under this factor.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
