***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

The incumbent must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters located at 865 Geddie Rd, Tallahassee, Florida, by the first day of appointment.

Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the [redacted]. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.

Applicants who receive a job offer must pass:

1. Pre-employment comprehensive medical examination

2. Pre-employment physical fitness test 

Post-employment – incumbents must pass:

1. Annual medical examination (pulmonary function and blood pressure)

2. Annual physical fitness test

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Maintains currency in both VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) in [redacted] fixed-wing aircraft; maintains current FAA ratings and applicable medical certificate; acts as Pilot in Command flying personnel under VFR and IFR as required; flies fire suppression missions, performs preflight inspection, checks weather with appropriate flight service stations and flies flight plans as appropriate; performs post-flight duties, prepares discrepancy list, fuels aircraft; ensures security of aircraft, and closes flight plan; maintains pilot proficiency.

Provides fire intelligence and directions to fire crews engaged in fire suppression activities.  Recognizes those elements that affect fire and potential safety problems and advises ground crews.  Flies predetermined routes and areas for the purpose of sorting smokes, detecting fires, detecting insect and disease occurrences, and checking best management practices on silviculture activities. Makes other flights as assigned.  Coordinates with the supervisor to establish fire detection routes and patterns to best cover assigned areas of responsibilities.

Maintains currency in assigned aircraft.  Acts as pilot-in-command flying personnel as required.  Performs preflight inspections, checks weather, and files flight plans as appropriate. Performs post flight duties, such as preparing aircraft discrepancy list, fueling aircraft, ensuring security of aircraft, and closing flight plan. Coordinates center/district aircraft maintenance to include: washing and waxing aircraft, cleaning interior, changing oil, changing tires, replacing bulbs, lubricating hinges and bearings, exchanging radios (if advised to do so by Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor).

Serves as the Center’s uniform liaison and is the primary contact for all uniform issues.  Responsible for coordinating the prompt placing, receiving and distribution of orders, including personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.  Communicates with the uniform vendor customer service representative and monitors uniform replacement flexible accounts to ensure individual accounts are not overspent.  Stays up-to-date on changes in policies, procedures and processes; informs supervisors and other personnel of these changes in a timely manner.

Maintains current up-to-date inventory of unit maps including county, state and aviation maps and charts; coordinates with Forest Rangers and Duty Officers on use of latitude and longitude for fire detection and dispatching fire crews.