Job Description

Posting number: 2600818

Department: Sheriff - Operations

Job classification: EXTRA HELP SHERIFF PILOT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate a single-pilot aircraft over all types of terrain and in varied weather conditions pursuant to applicable FAA regulations, Department of Transportation, and other regulations governing civil aircraft movements.
• Perform a variety of assignments as directed by the Sheriff or his authorized representative, including but not limited to airborne law enforcement missions, search and rescue and assisting with firefighting activities.
• Perform daily routine maintenance duties to ensure the aircraft remains mission ready, including pre-flight inspections and cleaning; recognize the need and makes arrangement for the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance by monitoring maintenance personnel, tracking flight hours, and reviewing logs and records.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Unit Supervisor; maintain written and computerized flight logs, aircraft, and pilot records to comply with FAA regulations and other federal guidelines; maintain flight and training currency requirements as required by policy, regulation and/or law.
• Operate County motor vehicles and work with other crewmembers to keep the hangar in an orderly fashion.
• Participate in law enforcement and search and rescue training; assist in training flight crewmembers in tactical flight operations in the Sheriff's aircraft.
• Attends training as assigned, keep up-to-date on aircraft pilot issues and maintain qualifications and proficiency in aircraft operations.
• May oversee the work of contractors performing services related to the aircraft; may direct the work of personnel on the ground who are assisting in operations involving the aircraft.
• May be called to testify in court.

Examples of duties

Education:

Graduation from high school or an acceptable equivalent certificate.

Experience:

Five hundred (500) hours of Pilot-in-Command time, which includes a minimum of fifty (50) hours of night flying.

License:

Possess a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain.

Certification:

Possess one of the following valid and current certificates at the time of appointment and maintain:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine aircraft rating, and possession of at least a valid and current Class II Airman’s Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate with possession of a valid and current Class II Airman's Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine helicopter rating and the ability to obtain certificate in Robinson R44 per SFAR No. 73 to Part 61, and /or Huey UH-1H.

Desirable:

• Possession of an Instrument Rating.
• Certified Flight Instructor rating with Instrument Instructor rating.
• Prior law enforcement experience or training.

Qualifications

• Safely operate aircraft in accordance with federal, state, and local aviation regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform the duties of an aircraft Pilot-in-Command under the direction of the Sheriff or his authorized representative.
• Safely operate the aircraft during hours of darkness, with and without the use of night vision goggles, and learn local geography.
• Maintain accurate records; review records and assess aircraft needs; learn and follow departmental practices and policies.
• Work effectively and efficiently with departmental personnel and other external contacts; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; promote good public relations including making oral presentations.
• Work and exercise good judgment in emergency, hazardous and stressful situations; apply first aid and CPR.
• Meet requirements to maintain FAA license, currency, and perform the essential functions of the position.
• Perform duties under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standard and/or County regulations.
• Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and Department with the community.
• Work any shift including days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays; be on stand-by during off-duty hours as assigned and report to duty within 30 minutes, or as otherwise directed by the Department.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

Knowledge of:

• Safe aircraft operating procedures, Department of Transportation, FAA, and other regulations governing civil aircraft movements.
• Flight control systems and equipment; terrain, weather, and flying conditions in California.
• The general geography and topography of Merced County.
• Mountain aircraft flying.
• Minor maintenance and repair of aircraft.
• Basic math to compute weight and balance.
• Basic recordkeeping practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain possession of a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot License with Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating.
• Pilot and patrol urban, rural and mountain areas while maintaining safe flying conditions.
• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action during emergencies.
• Prepare and review clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, including detailed and accurate descriptions.
• Work effectively under physical and mental stress and/or pressure, in potentially hazardous situations.
• Analyze situations accurately and adapt quickly and effectively to emergency situations with reasonable courses of action.

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