[Repost] B206 NVG Spray Pilot – Florida

WHY JOIN US

Hillsborough County Government provides employees with careers that are both professionally and personally rewarding. With a wide range of independent agencies to choose from, the opportunities within Hillsborough County Government are endless! You are not just an employee within the government, you are an ambassador and business partner making a huge impact within our community that helps shape our future.

WHY WE EXIST

Our mission is to provide effective quality service at a reasonable cost with courtesy, integrity and accountability in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life of our diverse population.

Hillsborough County’s Mosquito Management Services is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to perform duties operating a rotary-wing aircraft to support the aerial application of insecticides.  Ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge operating a helicopter and conducting daily inspections and performing minor maintenance.   The ideal candidate will have will have the ability to work alongside busy roadways, in swamplands, in brushy areas performing manual labor in outside environment, exposed to heat, sun, high humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions to perform domestic inspections when and ground operations when not performing air missions. Knowledge of the control of mosquitos and undesirable arthropods is preferred.  Candidate will be required to obtain a Public Health Spray License and an Aquatic Spray License within six months of being hired.

Performs duties operating a rotary-wing aircraft to support the aerial application of insecticides.

Graduation from a high school or possession of a GED Certificate.

An FAA Commercial Pilot License with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating; and

A minimum of 500 hours of turbine engine helicopter flying time of which 200 hours must be night flight time; and

Experience in low level, nap of the earth, or agricultural spraying or dusting flight time as first pilot.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below; and

A current FAA Flight Medical Certificate (Class II) with no waivers.

 

•          Customer Commitment – Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.

•          Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity – Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.

•          Organizational Excellence – Takes ownership for excellence through one’s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

•          Success through Teamwork – Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

•          Considerable knowledge of FAA rules and regulations governing flight operations.

•          Considerable knowledge of aircraft operation and control, including instrumentation, weather, emergency procedures, radio communications, and navigation.

•          Working knowledge of night vision systems.

•          Skill in landing an aircraft in a remote, undeveloped area.

•          Skill in operating computer based aircraft systems.

•          Ability to speak in public and explain controversial issues.

•          Ability to pilot rotary wing aircraft.

•          Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

•          Ability to maintain logs and records.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

•          Operates rotarywing aircraft in support of the aerial application of insecticides.

•          Maintains technical proficiency and ensures compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements related to instrument flight rules, congested area flights, and low altitude flying.

•          Maintains flight log and record of activities.

•          Performs daily inspection of aircraft; conducts required flight inspections, fuel servicing, weather and flight clearances to ensure aircraft readiness and safety.

•          Maintains aircraft maintenance records and schedules inspections, maintenance, and repairs as needed and in compliance with regulations.

•          Calibrates aerial and ground spray applications systems to maintain proper and safe operation.

•          When not performing air operations may operate airboat and work in conjunction with ground inspectors to coordinate inspections of difficult areas to access.

•          When not performing air operations may be included in ground operation missions to operate a ULV spray truck.

•          Functions as the unit safety officer, preparing and conducting safety meetings with the unit.

•          Makes public presentations as required.

•          Performs other related duties as required.

Exposed to hazardous chemicals, working outside in wet, cold, swampy, high humidity, and other adverse weather conditions

Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and walking for long distances, standing for extensive periods of time, lifting up to 35lbs.

 

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Operates rotary-wing aircraft in support of the aerial application of insecticides.
• Maintains technical proficiency and ensures compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements related to instrument flight rules, congested area flights, and low altitude flying.
• Maintains flight log and record of activities.
• Performs daily inspection of aircraft; conducts required flight inspections, fuel servicing, weather and flight clearances to ensure aircraft readiness and safety.
• Maintains aircraft maintenance records and schedules inspections, maintenance, and repairs as needed and in compliance with regulations.
• Calibrates aerial and ground spray applications systems to maintain proper and safe operation.
• When not performing air operations may operate airboat and work in conjunction with ground inspectors to coordinate inspections of difficult areas to access.
• When not performing air operations may be included in ground operation missions to operate a ULV spray truck.
• Functions as the unit safety officer, preparing and conducting safety meetings with the unit.
• Makes public presentations as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Possession of a current State of Florida Certificate to use restricted pesticides issued under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and proficiency in low altitude pesticide applications, within the probationary period.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer much more than the competitive pay you expect. We value our employees and Hillsborough County Government is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. And because we understand that no two people are exactly alike, you can choose what best suits the needs of you and your family.

• Health Plan: The County pays towards health insurance premiums for all employees. Employees can select from two (2) healthcare plan options. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
• Dental Insurance: Employees are eligible to enroll in the dental coverage and choose from four options: High DMO, Low DMO, a network Open Access Plan, and a PPO. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
• Vision Care: Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the vision coverage. Co-payment coverage includes exams, lens and frame, as well as an allowable contact lens expense. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program: This program provides all employees and family members with professional, confidential counseling sessions. All employees and dependents are afforded up to six (6) free visits per Plan year. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees may be reimbursed up to $1,000 (undergraduate), $2000 (graduate) per fiscal year for classes at an accredited college or university for courses that enhance your ability to perform your current job duties.
• Holidays: Employees receive up to twelve (12) paid holidays per year.

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Veteran’s Preference:

Do you qualify for Veteran’s Preference? Preference will only be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation that clearly shows dates of service, campaign awards or medals received, and character of discharge (DD-214 Member-4 or Service-2 copy) to support entitlement to preference must be provided at the time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hillsborough County Government provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hillsborough County Government complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Hillsborough County welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.

Hillsborough County Government expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hillsborough County Government’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge

Hillsborough County is a drug free workplace.

Response/Recovery Activities:

Employees are required to participate in response/recovery activities in response to an emergency or natural disaster affecting County operations and/or its citizens. In such situations, every effort will be made to maintain operations, but employees will be assigned to carry out response activities suited to their skills and capabilities.