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Position Details Job Code #: JC-411082 Position #(s): [redacted]-VAR Working Title: Helicopter Pilot Classification: FORESTRY FIRE PILOT $6,628.00 - $8,747.00 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Tehama County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Tehama-Glenn Unit Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ([redacted]) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 8,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join [redacted], you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. [redacted] provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with [redacted]! Job Description And Duties For questions related to the duties of these positions, please contact Assistant Chief Matthew Brown by phone at ([redacted] or by email at [redacted]. These positions are located at the Vina Helitack Base in Tehama County. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter rating or a valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot\'s Certificate with a rotorcraft- helicopter rating. Possession of a valid and current Class II Airman\'s Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner. Possession of a valid Driver\'s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 2/8/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at [redacted] When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Attn: [redacted] Northern Region Hiring 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa , CA 95401 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection [redacted] Northern Region Hiring 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa , CA 95401 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at [redacted] All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: [redacted] Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver\'s License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Other - Official Flight Record indicating at least 50 hours as Pilot in Command in Helicopters in the past year. Other - Copy of your valid and current Class II Airman’s Medical Certificate issued by a Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) authorized Medical Examiner. Other - Copy of your valid FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with Rotorcraft – Helicopter rating or valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot’s Certificate with Rotorcraft – Helicopter rating. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.