Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. NDF's pilots fly UH-1H helicopters to meet the States, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR's), and/or Federal partners needs for Fire Control and Resource Management.
- Pilots must conduct fire reconnaissance missions, fire suppression flights and/or HELITACK flights including reporting fires
- evaluating fire conditions
- ordering ground crews and equipment and coordinating air attacks pending arrival of an incident commander
- monitoring and reporting fire conditions
- assisting the incident commander in directing air operations, and transporting personnel, cargo and equipment to various locations within and outside the State.
- Applicants must be flexible in work schedules in regard to flex days and hours to meet mission requirements.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
- The position is located on the State of Nevada
- Jobs website, jobs tab, under Mechanical and Construction Trades
- Work Type: Permanent, full-time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
- Department: Conservation and Natural Resources
- Division: Division of Forestry
- Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
- Job Class Code: 09.356 A
