This position’s primary purpose is to perform a variety of resource management activities supporting the Department’s Aeronautics program as needed. These responsibilities include forest fire detection and suppression; detection of game and fish and other law enforcement violations; and environmental protection activities, including monitoring and survey work. The position also performs reconnaissance flights for a variety of natural resources management activities. This position supports the FTE pilots and their workload at any of the five hangar locations around the state.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: This position is part of the Division of Forestry and functions as a member of the Bureau of Forestry Business Services, Aeronautics Section. It works under the general supervision of the Aeronautics Section Chief.
GOALS & ACTIVITIES:
80% Goal A: Resource Management Activities
A1. Fly, observe and relay information necessary for the detection and suppression of forest fires, game and fish violations, and environmental protection violations and monitoring activities.
A2. Conduct surveys of natural resource phenomenon such as fishing pressure, recreational facility use, wildlife populations, and monitoring endangered species.
A3. Conduct reconnaissance flights for forest management purposes such as type mapping, forest health surveys, Spongy Moth suppression, and timber sale activities.
A5. Take aerial photographs to be used as evidence in court and as permanent DNR records.
10% Goal B: Maintenance of Flying Program
B1. Maintain currency of flight proficiency in day, night and low-level flight in assigned department aircraft commensurate with Federal Aviation Administration and DNR regulations and requirements.
B2. Demonstrate pilot proficiency during periodic check flights and written examinations.
B3. Attend training sessions, in-services and other relevant learning venues to build and maintain pilot proficiency and technical competence levels.
10% Goal C: Drone Program
C1: Maintain FAA Part 107 currency.
C2: Demonstrate proficiency operating the department’s fleet of drones including, but not limited to, staying up to date with equipment, technology, and operating systems