Aircraft Pilot 1 Wildland Fire Pilot (PCN 10-9624)

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protectionis recruiting for a Wildland Fire Pilot in Palmer Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Division of Forestry and Fire Protections Aviation Section is recruiting for an Aircraft Pilot 1 to provide support during Alaskas busy fire season. Travel throughout the state to support efforts to suppress Alaskas wildfires. Qualified candidates will be used primarily on tactical fire missions which will include low level birddog/lead plane/ASM assignments as well as those requesting logistical support for preparedness and fire activity. Previous fire experience is desired but we are willing to train the qualified applicant.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The States Division of Forestry and Fire Protection provides fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities on 150 million acres of land throughout Alaska all while facing the challenges of a continually changing wildfire environment. The goal of the DOFFP Fire and Aviation Program is to provide safe cost-effective and efficient fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities to protect natural resources and human life on State private and municipal lands in a manner commensurate with the values at risk.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This Position is based in Palmer AK.

Fire is a very dynamic and fast-paced work environment requiring great attention to detail and safety standards.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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Current FAA Licensure and class of Medical Certification as a Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with ratings including operating under instrument flight rules appropriate to the category class and type of aircraft flown for the position;

AND

Applicable hours as PIC of appropriate category and class of aircraft predominantly flown by the position that includes sufficient flying time to safely and effectively operate aircraft in the geography topography and weather conditions equivalent to those predominantly encountered in the positions Alaskan areas of operation.

Special Note:

As part of the examination process the employing department will require successful completion of a flight check and approval from a certified flight instructor in the make and model of craft to be flown.

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At the time of application the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents please fax or email the contact listed below):

• FAA Commercial Pilots License with Instrument Rating.
• Class II Medical.
• Resume please be sure to document prior fire experience.

If selected for an interview the applicant must provide the following:

• Simulator training Certificates for the past 3 years.
• 3 Professional References.
• Logbook.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Application Notice

How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants competence in applying specific behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are acurrent state employee please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Drivers License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT
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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Douglas Burts

Chief Pilot

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