Aviation Director

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Duplin County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73096 - 142538

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Air Operations Supervisor II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC22

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

This is an exempt managerial position.

The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to all 100 counties in NC.

The N.C. Forest Service is charged by state law to provide for the prevention and control of forest fires in any and all parts of the state. This position does have fire control and emergency response duties.

The Aviation Director is responsible for the coordination and administration of the aviation organization structure statewide. This position also serves as an advisor to the Deputy State Forester and Assistant Commissioner / State Forester on all aviation matters.

The Aviation Director is responsible for managing directing and coordinating the flight operations and maintenance of a large and diverse aviation unit engaged in a variety of multiple mission flights including patrol forest fire suppression forest management search and rescue cargo delivery photographic and passenger flights using a wide variety of aircraft including single twin and heavy multi-engine fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Performs pilot in command duties as required to ensure completion of the missions assigned to the Aviation Division.

Organizes coordinates and establishes an effective aviation training program for all pilots mechanics crewmembers and supervisors to ensure compliance with policies regulations and the needs of the organizations supported by the Aviation Division.

This position supervises the Mountain Piedmont and Coastal Plain Assistant Chief Pilots and the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor.

The position reviews and develops policies procedures and standards for the aviation program along with review of General Statutes and Administrative Code.

Residency requirements will be discussed at time of interview.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $73096 - $142538

Knowledge of planning and implementing an aviation program for the purpose of emergency response focusing on wild land fire and integrated pest management.
Ability to obtain an in-depth knowledge of the fire danger rating system fire behavior forest fire suppression strategy and tactics and the Incident Command System (ICS) with respect to aviation support of wild land fire suppression.
Skilled in staff supervision budget management and program management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of stakeholder groups in other state agencies other states and federal agencies.
Ability to supervise plan (short and long range) assign and review the work of others.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions aviation safety-sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilots License or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of 2000 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission along with a minimum of six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of a FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

May also require certification as a flight instructor and ratings in multiengine (land) instrument flying or others as designated.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Reed

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Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionNorth Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification TitleAir Operations Supervisor II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC22About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and f...