PILOT 2, OPTION A: NDF - Underfill Pilot 3

Announcement Number: 46796 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/26/2024 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency.

Conduct fire reconnaissance missions and air attack flights including: reporting fires; evaluating fire conditions; ordering ground crews and equipment and coordinating air attacks pending the arrival of an incident commander; monitoring and reporting fire conditions; assisting the incident commander in directing air operations; and transporting personnel, cargo, and equipment to various locations within and outside the State. Perform functions associated with helitack crew operations which include external load missions as appropriate to the needs of the agency (e.g., bambi bucket operations, hover hookups, and long line missions).

This position Pilot 2, Option A: NDF Is underfilling for a position Pilot 3 located in Minden, NV or Elko, NV. Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. NDF's pilots fly UH-1H helicopters to meet the States, DCNR's and/or Federal partners needs for Fire Control and Resource Management. Pilots must conduct fire reconnaissance missions, fire suppression flights and/or helitack flights including reporting fires; evaluating fire conditions; ordering ground crews and equipment and coordinating air attacks pending arrival of an incident commander; monitoring and reporting fire conditions; assisting the incident commander in directing air operations, and transporting personnel, cargo, and equipment to various locations within and outside the State. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-9_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and 2,500 hours logged, pilot-in-command total flight time in fixed-wing aircraft and/or rotorcraft, as designated by the agency at the time of recruitment. Flight experience must include a minimum of 250 hours low-level flight; 250 hours conducting external load operation; 500 hours mountain flying above 5,000 feet mean sea level; and 100 hours in the preceding 12 months. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid second-class medical certificate issued by an authorized FAA medical examiner is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. At the Pilot II class, a valid commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft helicopter rating, including instrument rating issued by the FAA, is required at the time of recruitment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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