STATE AVIATION MANAGER

Job Summary :

This position serves as the State Aviation Manager for fire suppression aviation resources. The primary purpose of this position is aviation program readiness, response and coordination with multiple agencies in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner consistent with all state and federal protocol. The position serves as the technical trainer and advisor to the DFFM aviation program, fire management staff and Arizona Dispatch Center (ADC) management. As program manager overseeing the Fixed Wing Coordinator, Helicopter Coordinator and the UAS Coordinator (Aviation Specialist Pilot), will coordinate the appropriate fire aviation bases across the state and coordinate budgets with the fire program and DFFM accounting branch. Serves on various interagency aviation committees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Program development and management including direct supervision of employees, record keeping, approval of subordinates payroll, travel and purchasing.
• Identify facilities statewide that may be utilized to support program needs; Stay abreast of policy and guideline changes and their impacts on the state aviation program.
• Development, organization, and presentation of training to agency and cooperators in the realm of aviation usage on wildland fire involving proper deployment and tactical usage of aircraft, proper use of protective equipment.
• Manages the writing and administering contracts for Aviation assets for use in fire suppression and other tactical operations; manages contracts for fire retardant and suppressant materials, procurement, storage, and disposal; agreements for use of facilities as aviation bases to include operations, safety, and haz-mat concerns.
• Coordination with interagency partners at all levels of government, coordinate with military flight controllers to deconflict airspace in the area of wildland fires and military operational areas.
• Serve as State representative on interagency committees dealing with aviation issues.
• Drive on State business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

Skills in :

Ability to :

Selective Preference(s) :

NWCG Red Card qualified as : Single Engine Air Tanker Coordinator (SECO), Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM), Mixmaster (MXMS), Ramp Manager (RAMP), Helicopter Manager (HEMG), Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), Air Operation Branch Director (AOBD)

Pre-Employment Requirements :

A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.