Sheriff's Pilot

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Sheriff's Pilot

Salary

$71,905.60 - $99,008.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

20-19526-01

Department

Sheriff/Coroner

Opening Date

02/29/2020

The Job

 

 
The Sheriff's Department, Aviation Division is recruiting for a Sheriff's Pilot to fly single and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft on a variety of missions, including transportation of personnel, prisoners and equipment, surveillance, repositioning and maintenance flights.

The Sheriff's Pilot will operate aircraft in a safe, professional and efficient manner, and will be responsible for pre- and post-flight activities, which include planning routes, monitoring weather, calculating loads and fuel requirements, performing routine pilot inspections to determine the airworthiness of aircraft, cleaning, fueling and security of aircraft.

The Sheriff's Pilot will complete non-flying duties which include coordinating with other members of the Department for scheduling of travel and related activities, aircraft maintenance and upgrades.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Pilot job description.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
1) Background:  Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation (including FAA violation, incident and accident history check) a medical examination, which includes a drug test, and a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift:  Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. Must be willing to accept flights on short notice, which may require extended out of town stays.
3) License:  Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Commercial Pilot's license with single and multi-engine fixed-wing and instrument rating. Single and multi-engine airplane CFI and airplane CFII highly preferred.
4) Availability: This department is a "24/7" operation, and the incumbent can expect to work rotating, night, weekend, day, and graveyard shifts, as well as holidays and weekends. 
5) Medical: Must possess a current FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate at the time of hire.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet all of the listed requirements

License: Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Commercial Pilot's license with single and multi-engine fixed-wing and instrument rating. Single and multi-engine CFI  airplane and airplane CFII is highly preferred.

AND

Certificate: Must possess a current FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate at the time of hire.

AND

Experience: Must have a minimum of 800 hours of total fixed wing flight time, which includes at least 500 hours of multi-engine time and 300 hours of instrument flight time. Turbo-Prop experience is preferred.

Selection Process

Examination:  There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:  Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a weekly basis or periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. (Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.)

Applications will be accepted and processed continuously while the recruitment remains open.  This recruitment may close at any time. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for six (6) months.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.  

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.  Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Employment History section of your application.
  • I have read and understand the instructions stated above.
02
Do you possess a current FAA Commercial Pilot License with single and multi-engine fixed wing and instrument rating?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Indicate your FAA Commericial Pilot License #, Issue Date, and Expiration Date.
04
Indicate the Date of your last FAA Physical, as well as the Class.
05
I understand that a FAA Class 2 physical is required at the time of hire.
  • I understand.
06
If you have ever been involved in an aircraft accident, please explain, including dates, location, and circumstances. (Indicate N/A if not applicable.)
07
If you have ever been cited for any violation of the Federal Air Regulations, please explain, including dates, location, and circumstances. (Indicate N/A if not applicable.)
08
If you have ever been convicted of or pled guilty to felony drunk driving, please explain, including dates, location, and circumstances. (Indicate N/A if not applicable.)
09
For a Single Engine Airplane, indicate the PIC Hours, the Instrument Hours, and Total Hours you have flown.
10
For a Multi-Engine Piston Airplane, indicate the PIC Hours, the Instrument Hours, and Total Hours you have flown.
11
For a Multi-Engine Turbo-Prop, indicate the PIC Hours, the Instrument Hours, and Total Hours you have flown.
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Indicate the number of hours you have flown in the past 12 months; in the past 6 months; date of last flight. Also indicate how many of those hours were logged as an Instructor.
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Indicate below the TOTAL multi-engine fixed wing HOURS you have flown:
  • More than 500 hours
  • At least 500 hours
  • Less than 500 hours
14
Indicate below the TOTAL INSTRUMENT HOURS you have flown:
  • More than 300 hours.
  • At least 300 hours.
  • Less than 300 hours.
15
Indicate below the TOTAL FIXED WING HOURS you have flown.
  • More than 1,500 hours.
  • 800-1,500 hours
  • At least 800 hours.
  • Less than 800 hours..
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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  • I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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