<p>Job# FOR-18468-01.08.25-CH</p> <p>The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.</p> <p>This position (#184168) is located in the Office of Forestry, Aviation division.  </p> <p>This position is located at the Hammond North Shore Regional Airport, Hammond, LA, in Tangipahoa Parish. </p> <p>This position may be filled by probationary appointment or by promotion of a classified employee of The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, serving with permanent status. Applicants who are not permanent employees of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a new 24-month probationary period. </p> <p>Candidate Preference:</p> <p>Candidates should be current in an Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL),  should have an unexpired  FAA First-class or  Second-class medical certificate, and meet the minimum flight time requirements at the time of application.  The candidate will be required to operate a Cessna 182 flying under visual (day & night) and instrument flight rules per the FAA's Commercial Pilot ? Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) & Instrument Rating ? ACS.  During visual daylight conditions 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 & UHF radios at various altitudes, while maintaining situational awareness during firefighting activities.</p> <p>This is a professional ASEL firefighting career.   LDAF is seeking permanent firefighting pilots.</p> <p> </p> <p>Special consideration will be given to applicants who possess any of the following:</p> <ul> <li>High-Performance Endorsement </li><li>Complex Endorsement </li><li>Cessna 182 experience </li><li>Garmin GTN 750 / GTN 650 experience </li><li>Garmin G5 or EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument experience </li><li>Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) ASEL or Certified Instrument Flight Instructor ASEL </li><li>Experience in one or a combination of the following aviation program areas: firefighting, fire control, law enforcement, military, vegetation disease and control, aerial survey, aerial photography, airport inspection, or wildlife management </li></ul> <p>Applicants MUST attach a copy of the front and back of your FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP Certificate, copy of both sides of your CFI Certificate (if applicable), copy of your FAA First-Class or Second-Class Medical Certificate, and if applicable, college transcripts to the employment application prior to the closing date of this job posting.</p> <p>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.  </p> <p>The starting annual salary for each level in this Career Progression Group is as follows:</p> <p>The starting salary for an Aircraft Pilot 1 is $61,422.00 annually.</p> <p>The starting salary for an Aircraft Pilot 2 is $65,728.00 annually.</p> <p> </p> <p>Aircraft Pilot 1 and 2 qualifies for an additional $1.73 per hour hazardous duty pay.  Hazardous Duty Pay is only paid per hour worked.  An LDAF vehicle and LDAF fuel card shall be provided for transportation for work duties.  The applicant must reside within a maximum of a 60-minute drive to their assigned work domicile (office) and their assigned hangar.  An EKG is required yearly after employment if the pilot maintains a Second-class medical certificate.  LDAF reimburses the Second-class medical certificate and EKG annually after employment.   LDAF may reimburse CFI renewals every 2 years after employment.</p> <p> </p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.   </p> <p>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.  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.  </p> <p> All candidates for hire must submit to drug screening.  This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. </p> <p>For further information about this vacancy contact: </p> <p>Cody Hulbert</p> <p>Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry </p> <p>5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 </p> <p>chulbert@ldaf.state.la.us    </p> <p>The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor.  LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factor.   </p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Possession of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) first-class or second-class medical certificate and either of the following:</p> <ol> <li> <p>A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot license with instrument rating with 500 hours of recorded flight time.</p> </li><li> <p>A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license.</p> </li></ol> <p>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Ability to check out on the model and types of aircraft to be flown.</p> <p>Possession of appropriate ratings, waivers and/or certificates that may be required by the position to which the appointment is being made.</p> <p>Function of Work:</p> <p>To pilot an aircraft to transport cargo, passengers and to train in the performance of agency program related aerial activities.</p> <p>Level of Work:</p> <p>Entry.</p> <p>Supervision Received:</p> <p>General from a higher ranking pilot or other agency supervisors.</p> <p>Supervision Exercised:</p> <p>None.</p> <p>Location of Work:</p> <p>May be used by all state agencies.</p> <p>Job Distinctions:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 LDAF Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot or an LDAF Aircraft Fleet Chief Pilot(s).</p> <p>60%</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>15%</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>10%</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>5%</p> <p>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.  May assist the Office of Forestry Safety Coordinator for an assigned location.   May assist the Office of Forestry Safety Coordinator for training, documentation, and audits associated with the Office of Forestry safety program.</p> <p> </p> <p>5%</p> <p>Ensures that all fight records including flight plans are filed, updated, and maintained.  Ensure that all aircraft maintenance, records, and equipment are up to date and available upon request for the aircraft that he/she is currently flying. </p> <p> </p> <p>5%</p> <p>Responsible for transporting administrative personnel and personnel engaged in forestry activities.  Also transport needed supplies and materials.</p> <p> </p> <p>Other duties as may be assigned.</p> <p> </p> <p>Functional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds </li><li>Sit over a long period of time while on wildfire patrols </li><li>Frequent reaching above shoulder height  </li><li>Occasional bending or kneeling  </li><li>Climbing stairs and ladders </li><li>Walking and standing (8 hours) </li><li>Drive a vehicle for long periods of time to perform various duties </li></ul> <p>Environmental Factors</p> <ul> <li>Working indoors and outdoors </li><li>Excessive heat and humidity </li><li>Required to wear appropriate safety protection </li><li>Working around routine neighborhood residential and wild land hazards </li><li>Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time </li><li>Exposed to smoke and dust </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>All Currencies must be maintained.  The LDAF aircraft may be used for currencies.</p> <ul> <li>A minimum of three takeoffs and landings during visual daylight hours shall be made within each 90 consecutive days of employment. </li><li>A minimum of three takeoffs and landings during visual night hours shall be made to a full stop within each 90 consecutive days of employment. </li><li>A minimum of six instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, intercepting and tracking courses shall be completed within every 6 months of employment.  This may be simulated or actual.  Another LDAF pilot may be a safety pilot. </li></ul>