[redacted]\'s mission is to help ensure that Montana\'s land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. [redacted] Position Overview: This position is the Fixed Wing Pilot and is responsible for piloting fixed wing mission flights to support agency fire suppression and other resource management activities in accordance with departmental policies and applicable laws after evaluating mission requirements to plan for all aspects of operations and to ensure aircraft and crews are prepared to carry out fire suppression and related activities safely and effectively. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides professional pilot service for fire aviation within the DNRC. Remains current in all aspects of fire aviation, which include flying fire patrol, aerial photo, and mountain fly­ing. Responsible for fully briefing all personnel and implement­ing flight and operation plans. Flies normal and routine mis­sions for fire patrol, initial attack in mountainous terrain, and administration flights, when sched­uled, preflight aircraft and maintain flight records. Cleans, washes, and insures scheduled and other maintenance of aircraft is complet­ed by aircraft in­spector. Responsible for daily preflight inspection of aircraft. Analyzes meteoro­logical data in order to perform in a safe manner. On call by phone or pager fur­nished by DNRC outside normal work schedule. Individual will be an active liaison between Air Operations Section and the area office. Must have thorough knowledge of fixed -wing aircraft. Must be adept at mountain flying and have calm judg­ment. Operate air­craft during day under year-round weath­er conditions. , work long hours. Must work often in rug­ged terrain at low altitudes approaching operational limits of the aircraft. *If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR at [redacted]. Application materials required for this position are: Completed State of Montana Application and supplemental questions. Answers to the following supplemental questions MUST accompany your application. Please create a document and attach it, marking it as relevant with your answers to the questions below: 1. Submit a copy of your satisfactory completion of FAA approved or military flight school. 2. List your flight time. a. Total flying time b. Pilot in command c. Each class single and multi-engine d. Night flying e. In category and class last 30 days f. Extended cross-country typical terrain – mountainous g. Last 12 months 3. Describe your work experience where you have piloted a fixed wing airplane, in mountainous terrain. 4. Describe your general firefighting experience. 5. Describe any educational and/or work experience as it relates to piloting of a Cessna 180 series airplane. What are some benefits that you can expect from working at DNRC? Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays Health Coverage Retirement Plans Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.? APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:? The DNRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy by: State of MT application form, cover letter, current resume, educational requirements, structured interview, a performance test, job-related reference checks, job-related work experience, job-related past and current performance.?? ? Approximately 25% travel time with?occasional overnight travel. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): These knowledge’s, skills, and abilities are typi­cally acquired by graduating from FAA flight training or military flight training; Commer­cial rating with instrument. Qualified for issu­ance of USFS/OAS fixed wing Pilot qualifica­tion card. Must have a minimum of 1500 PIC total time. 1200 fixed wing hours including 50 hours night, 50 hours typical terrain, 50 hours in class to be flown in last twelve months. The primary aircraft to be flown will be a Cessna 180 series. The above KSA\'s are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a FAA approved or military flight school; commercial instrument rating; and five years progressively responsible experience including safety, training, aviation, and supervisory experience. The incumbent must possess a current, valid Federal Aviation Administration commercial certificate with appropriate rating for aircraft and mission. All pilots are required by the FAA to take a periodic physical examination and must secure at least a second-class FAA medical certificate. The applicant must upload or provide a legible color copy of FAA and Medical Certificates and current Drivers License. Failure to do so will result in non-consideration for the position. The position requires the following certifications: FAA instrument certification. FAA Commercial fixed wing single engine certificate USDA Forest Service fire operations pilot qualification card The incumbent must remain qualified in the following aircraft: Single-engine Cessna - C180, 182, and 185. The position requires FAA certification as Designated Department Check Airmen. The position must also meet the proficiency and pilot conduct requirements outlined in the Air Operations Manual and meet the following minimum flight experience: Pilot in Command 1,200 hours Total Flying Time, airplane 1,500 hours Night Flying 100 hours In Category and Class 250 hours Extended Cross-country 200 hours Typical Terrain - Mountainous 200 hours Last Twelve Months 100 hours SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver\'s license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a \"green card\". Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Job: Security/Protective Services Salary: $ 28.91 - 28.91 Hourly Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Seasonal Schedule: Full-Time Shift: On Call Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union: 000 - None Bargaining Unit: 000 - None Posting Date: Apr 16, 2021, 1:32:39 PM Closing Date (based on your computer\'s timezone): Ongoing Required Application Materials: Supplemental Questions (Refer to Job Posting) Contact Name: Jennifer Downing | Contact Email: [redacted] | Contact Phone: [redacted] The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency\'s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.