GAME WARDEN PILOT

-AGENCY ONLY-

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is investigative and protective services work in the enforcement of inland fisheries and wildlife conservation laws, rules, regulations, and other laws within the jurisdiction of the Maine Warden Service, by piloting fixed wing aircraft and performing routine Game Warden duties when available. Responsibilities include flying a variety of missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, aerial research, fish stocking, personnel transport, and assistance to other law enforcement agencies. An employee in this classification may perform routine Game Warden tasks, when available. Work is performed under limited supervision, exercising a high degree of discretion in determining the conditions under which the aircraft is operated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent; twenty-one (21) years of age or older, or at least 20 years of age and have completed an Associates Degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education; no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record; and be willing to locate anywhere within the State of Maine – AND - a valid FAA Commercial Pilot’s License without restrictions.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

A valid FAA Commercial Pilot's License for Single Engine Land and Single Engine Sea without restrictions, a Second Class FAA medical certificate, instrument rating, and have or be able to obtain a valid State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

Completion of all Maine Game Warden associated requirements and training must be met before permanent status may be obtained.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience operating fixed wing aircraft under “bush type” conditions including flying over wilderness and mountainous terrain under adverse weather conditions and applicants with float plane experience, and/or have any combination of experience in law enforcement, the military, or a natural resources related field totaling four (4) years.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to the standard State of Maine Direct Hire Application form, you MUST address each of the following Supplemental Questions in order to be scored properly (please use separate sheets of paper). All application material must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting.

You must answer the following Supplemental Questions
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Supplemental Questions: In addition to the standard application form, you must address each of the following items in order to be scored properly [please use separate sheets of paper].

1) For each type of aircraft you are experienced with, please indicate your hours of flight time.

AIRCRAFT TYPE # OF HOURS
Single Engine Land ___________

Single Engine Sea ___________

Multi-engine Land __________

Multi-engine Sea ___________

Conventional Gear ___________

Ski Plane ___________

Night ___________

Other (please list) ___________

Total Time all A/C ___________

Total Instrument Time ___________

2) Please indicate which of the following licenses/certifications that you currently possess and attach a copy of each to this form.

Licenses and Certifications

- Commercial SEL

- Commercial SES

- Instrument Airplane

- First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate

- Other (please list)

3) a) Please describe in detail your experience as a “bush” pilot. (use separate sheets if necessary)

b) This position requires an employee to perform his/her duties under limited supervision. Please describe, in detail, your ability to carry out direction and what steps you would take when the assigned task/s could not be complete (e.g. you are the only pilot, out of a staff of three pilots, that is working and on the evening before an important flight you discover a mechanical defect with your assigned aircraft)

c) This position requires a strong understanding of fish and wildlife activities, as well as boating and other outdoor recreation. Please describe in detail your experience with these activities.

4) Additional comments/experience

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.22% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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