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Title: Aviation Mechanic

Posting Number: SPFHS-2023-34

Salary: (C23) $64,544.97 – $91,557.57

Opening Date: 4/9/2024

Closing Date: 4/23/2024 

Existing Vacancies: One (1)

Program/Location:

Department of Environmental Protection 

State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites 

Forest Fire Management 

Forest & Natural Lands - Coyle Field 

1052 Route 72 Chatsworth, NJ 08019  

 

Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description: Under the limited supervision of a Master Aviation Mechanic or other supervisory official in a state department, agency or institution, performs those functions relevant to the analysis and correction of malfunctions in turbine powered aircraft; performs inspections and maintenance operations on powerplant and airframe components according to procedures mandated by aircraft manufacturers and Federal Aviation Administration standards; does other related duties as required.

 

Requirements 

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree.

 NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience. 

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of helicopter and/or fixed wing aircraft, airframes, turbine powerplants and related components and systems. 

License: Applicants must possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration approved Airframe and Powerplant certificate considered 'recent' by the following standards set forth in the Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65, Section 65.83: 

A certificated mechanic may not exercise the privileges of their certificate and rating unless, within the preceding twenty-four (24) months -- 

(a) The Administrator has found that they are able to do that work; or (b) has, for at least six (6) months -- (1) Served as a mechanic under their certificate and rating; (2) Technically supervised other mechanics; (3) Supervised, in an executive capacity, the maintenance or alteration of aircraft; or (4) Been engaged in any combination of paragraph (b) (1), (2), or (3) of this section. 

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Per Executive Order 253, all State employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this NOV.

Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit Civil Service Preference for Veterans (nj.gov)

Please submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.