CPW AIRCRAFT PILOT/ WILDLIFE PILOT - (Grand Junction, CO)

Job TitleThis 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.Job DescriptionSpecific duties include, but are not limited to: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.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 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.Maintains state owned aircraft.Maintains and installs aircraft equipment.Cleans, organizes and performs non-specialized maintenance on hangers.Schedules flights.Completes additional non-pilot duties as may be assigned by supervisor to further the mission of CPW.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMinimum qualifications:Current, valid certification as a commercial pilotOne thousand (1000) hours of logged pilot-in-command (PIC) flying time, which must include at least five hundred hours of logged mountain flying experienceConditions of Employment & Appeal RightsConditions 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, tailwheel endorsement, 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 agentsMulti day travel assignments in various parts of the state.Schedule is hybrid/flexible during normal operating hours of 7am and 4pm / 5 days per week, or evening/weekend work may be requiredMust have at least 500 hours of mountain flying experienceMust have at least 100 hours of tailwheel time in fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraftMust be able to report to the primary job location within an hour if requestedFormer 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.Any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.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.