This position (#184168) is located in the Office of Forestry, District 6 in Hammond, Louisiana in Tangipahoa Parish. This position may be filled by probational appointment or promotion. Applicants that are not permanent classified employees of The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the \"Apply\" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Candidate Preference: Candidates should be current in single engine land airplanes at the time of application. The candidate will be required to operate a Cessna 182 flying under visual and instrument flight rules per the FAA\'s Commercial Pilot Airmen Certification Standards. The candidate will be required to orbit for extended durations over specified locations utilizing electronic and or paper maps, communicating with ATC and ground crews via VHF radios at various altitudes, while maintaining situational awareness. Must have an ASEL-Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Rating, Cessna 182 experience, Garmin GNS 530 and GNS 430 experience, EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrumentation experience. Applicants MUST provide a copy of their current FAA commercial pilot\'s license to Human Resources prior to the closing date of this job posting. The copy may be submitted by e-mail, fax or as an attachment to the application. If selected for employment, a valid FAA Medical Certificate will be required prior to the final offer of employment being extended. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Aircraft Pilot 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the \'Job Specifications\' tab located at the top of the LA Careers \'Current Job Opportunities\' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application. Applicants using education to qualify for the position must provide a copy of their official college transcript to Human Resources by the closing date of this job posting. Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation along with a copy of their official transcript. Copies of official transcripts may be submitted by fax to [redacted], emailed to [redacted] or as an attachment to your application. Please include the job title Aircraft Pilot 1 or 2 and job number FOR-133506-BN on your cover page. If a copy of your official transcript is not received by the closing date of this posting, your application will be considered incomplete. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. All candidates for hire must submit to drug screening. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For further information about this vacancy contact: Britney Noland Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 [redacted] Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus possession of a current FAA commercial pilot\'s license. SUBSTITUTION: Experience in law enforcement, wildlife management, aerial photography, aviation or forestry will substitute for the required degree on a year for year basis. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to check out on the model and types of aircraft to be flown. Possession of a valid FAA medical certificate. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Job Concepts Function of Work: To pilot an aircraft to transport cargo, passengers and to train in the performance of agency program related aerial activities. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: General from a higher ranking pilot or other agency supervisors. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from higher level Aircraft Pilots by serving as a trainee in agency aerial program activities or by participation in training to obtain ratings in addition to the FAA commercial airplane pilot\'s license. Examples of Work Incumbent of this position will perform skilled technical aviation work in the operation of aircraft in providing fire patrol, freight and passenger service for the Office of Forestry, Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Work includes forest fire detection and suppression activities, forest insect and disease patrol and survey, transportation of various materials and supplies, and the transport of personnel engaged in various forestry activities. Work is performed in accordance with rules and regulations for the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Supervision of this position is received from the Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot. 60% Responsible for the operation of a single-engine and/or multi-engine airplane in wild land fire detection and suppression activities. Responsible for reporting all wildfires located to the appropriate Office of Forestry dispatcher and/or the respective parish supervisor. During both routine and large fire operations, the pilot may be asked to provide information on the following fire suppression activities: determining fire priority for multiple fire situations. Directing crews to fire locations, directing initial suppression attack, directing fire crew(s) escape route from life threatening situations, etc.). Assists ground crews with equipment maintenance, ground support, and mitigation program requirements. 15% Responsible for detection and survey flights pertaining to insect and disease outbreaks. This involves flying a preset grid in order that a forester or other observer may make air observations for the purpose of pinpointing damaged forest areas on aerial maps. 10% Determines the suitability of weather conditions and other factors related to safe flying. This includes the occasions when the incumbent is called upon to fly patrol when weather is below visual flight rule minimums due to smoke and/or haze. Will use his own judgment on whether or not to fly. 5% Required to participate in an Aviation Safety Continuing Education Program on a quarterly basis. Required to be recertified each year by an approved agency check pilot. Serves as the Office of Forestry Safety Coordinator for an assigned location. Responsible for all training, documentation, and audits associated with the Office of Forestry safety program. 5% Ensures that all fight records including flight plans are filed, updated and maintained. Ensures that all aircraft maintenance, records, and equipment are up to date and available upon request for the aircraft that he/she is currently flying. 5% Responsible for transporting administrative personnel and personnel engaged in forestry activities. Also transport needed supplies and materials. Other duties as may be assigned. Functional Requirements Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Sit over a long period of time while on wildfire patrols Frequent reaching above shoulder height Occasional bending or kneeling Climbing stairs and ladders Walking and standing (8 hours) Drive a vehicle for long periods of time to perform various duties Environmental Factors Working indoors and outdoors Excessive heat and humidity Required to wear appropriate safety protection Working around routine neighborhood residential and wild land hazards Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time Exposed to smoke and dust