CPW AIRCRAFT PILOT/ WILDLIFE PILOT - (2 POSITIONS- GRAND JUNCTION & COLORADO SPRINGS) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4828415) Apply  CPW AIRCRAFT PILOT/ WILDLIFE PILOT - (2 POSITIONS- GRAND JUNCTION & COLORADO SPRINGS) Salary $5,845.00 - $7,599.00 Monthly Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PMA 02066 & 00431 02/25 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Cayla Phythian cayla.phythian@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Type of Announcement A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Primary Physical Work Address 711 Independent ave Grand Junction, CO 81505 OR 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 81401 Hiring Pay Rate Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + Medical and Dental plans + Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Employee Wellness programs + Flexible Spending Accounts + Health Savings Accounts + 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave + Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options + Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system + Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) . COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/) Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. The work unit exists to implement and execute those technical and administrative functions, procedures and activities necessary and critical to accomplish the CPW’s wildlife programs throughout the state of Colorado. Specifically, this work unit exists to provide an aerial platform to support the gathering of information and data through direct observations and remote sensing. Description of Job This position exists to pilot a Cessna 185 aircraft and other aircraft as necessary for Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the purpose of an aerial observation and photographic platform for collecting data on wildlife, wildlife habitat conditions, detection of law violations, stocking of fish and transporting personnel and equipment throughout Colorado and surrounding states. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Fly aircraft Fly aircraft at low levels and within narrow safety tolerances so managers and researchers can observe, count, document, radio track, and transplant wildlife. Fly at low levels so that observers can observe land, streams, rivers, and lakes for habitat value and improvement projects. Fly aircraft in the same manner to allow law enforcement personnel to enforce regulations. Assists in search and rescue operations. Operations may be single pilot operations or include passengers. The position often works without direct supervision, assuming responsibility for completing projects as agreed upon with the position’s supervisor and which is in accordance with CPW’s mission. Responsible for maintaining all administrative records and reporting of records to required business processes. Operates aircraft data logging equipment as necessary. Including but not limited to telemetry receivers, gps, cameras, multiple radios, radar altimeters and traffic avoidance systems. Fly aircraft to stock fish Fly aircraft at low levels within narrow safety tolerances to stock fish from the airplane in mountain lakes confined by rugged terrain at elevations ranging from 5,000 to 13,500 feet above sea level at critically low altitudes and airspeeds. Transport fish eggs to and from hatcheries. Coordinates with hatcheries to develop flight plans, locations and time frames to stock fish. Responsible for maintaining all administrative records and reporting of records to required business processes. Maintains state owned aircraft Coordinates with supervisor to maintain an aircraft, hangar, and those components associated with the aircraft as prescribed by Federal air regulations parts 43 and 91 by direct labor, purchases, and contracts while staying within cost center limits. Formulates bid specifications for aircraft remanufacture, engine and propeller replacement. Coordinates with the supervisor to schedule maintenance needs of aircraft in advance to allow for budget planning. Submits invoices for payment, inputs credit card expenses and reconciles with receipts. Ensures proper aircraft logbook entries are complete and accurate. Maintains and installs aircraft equipment Install and remove equipment from the aircraft which includes but is not limited to telemetry antennas and devices, infra-red cameras, photographic cameras, fish stocking tanks, and other equipment as needed in compliance with the appropriate regulations and need. Cleans, organizes and performs non-specialized maintenance on hangers. Is qualified to instruct technicians on proper use and operation or telemetry receiver and other data gathering equipment. Installs and removes the fish tank from the airplane. Installs and removes camera equipment. Is familiar and able to mount, operate and troubleshoot all equipment. Cleans the aircraft as needed, performs basic maintenance and resupplies items needed for flights to instill confidence with passengers and assure desired outcomes. Maintains survival and safety gear as needed and outlined in the equipment list. Ensures that the aircraft is clean and mechanically aesthetic. Maintain hangers and other CPW equipment including repairs, cleaning and scheduling of specialized maintenance. Schedules flights Coordinates with supervisor and necessary CPW employees to schedule flights. Resolves scheduling conflicts to the satisfaction of all multiple users from all organizational units of the Division. Uploads and downloads necessary data to GPS equipment, telemetry receivers, and transfers information to biologists and passengers as necessary. Non Pilot Duties Completes additional non- pilot duties as may be assigned by supervisor to further the mission of CPW. Consults with the supervisor to arrange projects for times between flight duties. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications + Current, valid certification as a commercial pilot + One thousand (1000) hours of logged pilot-in-command (PIC) flying time, which must include at least five hundred hours of logged mountain flying experience Substitutions + No Substitutions Preferred Qualifications + Current or former State experience relevant to this position + Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience + Wildlife related education or background + Wildlife pilot competencies: + At least two thousand (2000) hours total logged pilot in command time in fixed-wing aircraft + 500 hours of mountain flying experience + 100 hours of tailwheel time in fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraft + 200 hours of cross-country time + 50 hours of night time + 50 hours in the last 12 months + Certified Flight Instructor Required Competencies + Excellent organizational and time management skills Conditions of Employment + Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. + Must possess and maintain a valid commercial pilot’s license with at least a current Class 2 medical exam and instrument rating and current Biennial Flight Review. + Candidates will be asked to show a log of flying hours. + Background Check, Drug and Reference Check is required. + Shift work - nights, weekends as needed. Emergency call outs. Coordination with other CPW ground and flight operations as needed. + Use, Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials - Fuel, oil, cleaning agents + Multi day travel assignments in various parts of the state. + Must possess a current and valid commercial pilot's certificate, plus an instrument rating and a tailwheel endorsement. Must possess a current second-class medical certificate. + Schedule is hybrid/flexible during normal operating hours of 7am and 4pm / 5 days per week, or evening/weekend work may be required + Two positions will be filled with this posting, one in Grand Junction, CO & one in Colorado Springs, CO. + Must have a minimum of 50 hours of tail wheel time. + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process + All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. + Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. + Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement . + Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. + This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, atdnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.usat least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. E-Verify DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 02 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: (if not applicable, please enter "N/A") 03 Which location are you interested in? + Colorado Springs, CO - 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 81401 + Grand Junction, CO - 711 Independent Ave Grand Junction, CO 81505 + Both 04 Do you currently possess all of the following Federal Aviation Administration ratings/medical certifications: Commercial Pilot license, Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Pilot certification, and FAA second-class medical certificate? + Yes + No 05 Do you currently possess Federal Aviation Administration ratings certification of Certified Flight Instructor? + Yes + No 06 Please indicate which range accurately reflects your hours total logged Pilot in Command (PIC) flying time in a fixed-wing aircraft: + less than 1,000 hours PIC + 1,000 hours but less than 1500 hours PIC + 1,500 hours but less than 2,000 hours PIC + 2,000 hours but less than 2,500 hours PIC + 2,500 hours but less than 3,000 hours PIC + 3,000 hours but less than 3,500 hours PIC + 3,500 hours but less than 4,000 hours PIC + 4,000 hours but less than 4,500 hours PIC + 4,500 hours but less than 5,000 hours PIC + 5,000 or more hours PIC 07 Please indicate which range accurately reflects your hours total logged mountain flying experience: + I do not yet have mountain flying experience time + Less than 500 hours mountain flying time + 500 hours to less than 600 hours mountain flying time + 600 hours to less than 700 hours mountain flying time + 700 hours to less than 800 hours mountain flying time + 800 hours to less than 900 hours mountain flying time + 900 hours to less than 1,000 hours mountain flying time + More than 1,000 hours mountain flying time 08 Do you currently possess ALL of the following: at least 100 hours of tailwheel time in fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraft; at least 200 hours of cross country time; at least 50 hours of night time; and at least 50 hours in the last 12 months? + Yes + No 09 Please describe your experience flying fixed-wing aircraft including type of aircraft and the nature of the flights: 10 Please describe your experience in Unmanned aircraft systems: 11 Please describe your experience in working with, or flying helicopters: 12 Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife: 13 Successful completion and passing of background and reference screening is required for placement in this position + I understand and accept these terms 14 All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. + I acknowledge this receipt of this notice. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email