The [redacted], Forestry Business Services Bureau is recruiting to fill three (3) Aircraft Pilot vacancies. These positions will be stationed out of either the Eau Claire, Madison, Rhinelander or Siren offices. This recruitment will primarily be used to fill vacancies in Rhinelander and Eau Claire, the work location will be considered based on office space of availability at the time of hire and applicant preference. State of Wisconsin benefits include excellent health insurance options, ample leave time, a business casual office atmosphere, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness. We offer a team-orientated atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance, flexible working schedules for most positions, and the ability to flex hours with supervisor approval. The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! Position Summary This position’s primary purpose is to perform a variety of resource management activities as part of the Department’s Aeronautics program. These responsibilities include forest fire detection and suppression; detection of game and fish and other law enforcement violations; and environmental protection activities, including monitoring and survey work. The position also performs reconnaissance flights for a variety of natural resources management activities, as well as for public safety. This position is key to public safety and security and requires the incumbent to meet and maintain the physical fitness test standards required for all Department protective positions. The principal duties of the position require active fire suppression duties which require frequent exposure to a high degree of danger or peril and also require a high degree of physical conditioning. This position is available for fire suppression, pre-suppression and prevention duties year-round. For a detailed position description, click here. Salary Information Starting pay is $27.17 - $29.14 per hour ($56,513 - $60,611 annually). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan. Current State employees applying as a transfer applicant will require DPM approval for pay on transfer increases. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 06-63. A 12-month probation period may be required. Job Details Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change. At the time of hire, applicants must possess a current and valid FAA first or second-class medical certificate without limitations that would preclude the ability of the pilot to perform all DNR missions. Qualifications Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position: In order to be minimally qualified for this position, candidates will have all of the following: Current commercial pilot certificate issued by the FAA FAA certificate with class rating for single-engine land plus instrument rating Minimum of 1200 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) time Minimum of 100 hours of Night time Minimum of 50 hours of Instrument time Minimum of 200 hours of Cross-Country time Work experience related to at least one type of DNR project assigned for non-flight time: Forest Management, Wildlife Management, Biologist Fire Suppression (including prescribed burns), Heavy Equipment Operation, Incident Commander, Radio Communications Specialist Inventory Management, equipment maintenance law enforcement/public safety geographical information systems (GIS) Best-qualified applicants will also possess at least one of the following preferred qualifications: Tail-wheel endorsement with 25 hours of related PIC time Multi-engine rating with at least 100 hours of associated PIC time Flight experience (as part of an on-going role) related to: Natural resources reconnaissance or biological surveys Law Enforcement / Public Safety Operations / Rescue or Disaster Relief Fire Detection and/or Suppression Aerial Photography Low Altitude How To Apply PLEASE NOTE: The job application is set to time-out after 30 minutes of inactivity. To avoid losing any updates to your application, make sure to Save often. Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted. Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Cory Mundy in Human Resources at [redacted]. Current state employees must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs. The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Deadline to Apply All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central time on 04/28/2022.