Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GW-12 level: For the GW-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, or higher in the Federal service, or equivalent; Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Providing technical guidance for aviation operations; developing and implementing training and qualification programs for aviation resources; working with interagency partners addressing aviation concerns and objectives; experience reviewing aviation incident reports; experience developing and implementing aspects of aviation safety and risk management. Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either: At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumper, Wildland Fire Modules or Fire Suppression Crews, etc.) with a federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organization; OR -.