Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
North Carolina Forest Service
Job Classification Title
Air Operations Supervisor I (NS)
Position Number
60031668
Grade
NC20
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 2,000 employees.
Description of Work
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 the 100 counties in NC.
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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.
The Aviation Division of the NC Forest Service operates three hubs: Kenansville, Sanford, and Hickory and a centralized aviation maintenance facility at the Raleigh Exec (Sanford) Airport in Lee County.
The Primary purpose of this position is total program responsibility for the aviation program in a designated area of the [Company]. This position conducts supervisory and administrative work in managing and coordinating the flight operations and maintenance of a variety of multiple missions including patrol, search and rescue, forest fire suppression, forest management and other flights as assigned. The position provides vital staff support to the Director of Aviation/Chief Pilot. The position is also responsible for piloting rotor wing or fixed wing aircraft as assigned.
Residency requirement discussed at time of interview.
Duty station location:
Duplin Hangar
212 Airport Road
Kenansville, NC 28349
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $123,336
Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, and State Statutes governing the operation and maintenance of aircraft.
Knowledge of air navigation and of single and multi-engine fixed wing and/or rotary wing aircraft capabilities and performances.
Knowledge of flight planning, meteorology, forest fire behavior, firefighting techniques, and aircraft maintenance requirements.
Ability to pilot single and multi-engine fixed wing and/or rotary wing aircraft in most weather conditions.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of pilots and aircraft mechanics and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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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 candidate's 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 veteran's/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 Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's 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.
* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
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 1500 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, along with a minimum of five years 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 ratings in multi-engine (land), instrument flying, and others as designated.
EEO Statement
The [Company] 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 Lynnette Reed
Recruiter Email: [email protected]