Aircraft Pilot (Multiple Locations)

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.

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Salary Information

Starting pay is $30.92 - $37.44 per hour ($64,313.60 - $77,875.20 annually).

Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 06-63. A 12-month probation period may be required.

This position is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new State employees. Click here for additional details.

Job Details

Interviews will have a virtual option, conducted via Microsoft Teams.

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.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications

Your letter of qualifications and resume are critical parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

In your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience related to each of the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. If your resume does not clearly describe your experience related to these items, then it is important to use the letter of qualifications to provide additional details or examples for clarification. The combination of your resume and letter of qualifications must provide sufficient detail to portray your qualifications as a candidate.

The team reviewing your application materials is unable to make any assumptions based on job titles, education, etc., so if you have experience in a given qualification, you must describe it! Applicants who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications within their letter of qualifications and/or resume will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

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 Nighttime

* Minimum of 50 hours of Instrument time

* Minimum of 200 hours of Cross-Country time

* Work experience related to at least one of the following types of DNR projects 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 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 any of the following:

* 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

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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 Andrew Wenninger in Human Resources at [email protected] or 608/419-6009.

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Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, 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

This announcement will be open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department has been filled. Please have your applications submitted by 11:59 pm central on Monday, November 20, 2023 to be considered in the first round of review.