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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Conservation and Natural Resources (http://dcnr.nv.gov/)

Division: Division of Forestry

Job Class Code: 09.357

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51326

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/30/2025

Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: [email protected]

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Under general supervision, Aircraft Maintenance Specialists perform inspections, repair and overhaul on agency aircraft such as light or medium class rotorcraft in order to ensure the safety of passengers and equipment engaged in flight operations; and maintain and update technical data related to aircraft maintenance and applicable federal regulations.

The Division of Forestry (NDF) is recruiting for an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the Minden airfield location. The NDF operates one Bell Helicopter 212S Eagle Copters conversion, one Bell B205 and one military surplus UH-1H helicopter. The incumbent will perform inspections, repair and overhaul on NDF operated helicopters meeting FAA standards. All work is to ensure the safety of crew, passengers, and equipment engaged in flight operations. The incumbent maintains and updates technical data related to aircraft maintenance and applicable federal regulations and performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent may be required to travel via helicopter on fire assignments throughout the State. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-9\_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of journey level experience as a Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic including at least three years of experience in repairing and maintaining helicopters within the last five years.

Special Notes

Incumbents must obtain an Inspection Authorization within one year of appointment.

Incumbents within the Division of Forestry must obtain a Class B commercial driver's license with air brake, hazardous materials, and tanker endorsements within one year of appointment.

Special Requirements

Incumbents must maintain current licensure and certifications as a condition of continuing employment.

A valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Rating at the time of application. Incumbents must obtain an Inspection Authorization within one year of appointment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this class must first submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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