Aviation Manager (Program Manager) -Direct Hire Authority

These positions will serve within the Alaska Geographic Area of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Four positions being announced are the UAS Program Manager, Fixed Wing Operations Program Manager, Helicopter Program Manager, and an Aviation Safety Program Manager. The aviation program supports fire suppression through aviation management expertise and coordination on safety, operations, investigations, training, and compliance. Contact Victoria Leshuk @ victoria_leshuk@nps.gov for any questions.

Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056761. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Applications must be received by 11/16/2026, 11:59pm ET to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please refer to the contact information listed at the bottom of the announcement.