If you possess an Accredited Airport Executive certificate or a pilot's license number, you must enter the number in the "Licenses or Certificates" section of your Application for Employment/Promotion.

TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

NUMBER 2010-184

ISSUED  JANUARY 26, 2011

 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State Civil Service Commission

 

Examination

 

for

 

AVIATION SPECIALIST

 

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION IS THE TEST.

 

Exam

No.

 

Job Title

Job

Code

Pay Schedule

and Range

1.

Aviation Specialist

71750

ST07

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

 

VETERANS:  Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.

 

NATURE OF WORK

 

You will perform independent aviation safety inspections and investigations within an assigned geographical region.  Work involves the inspection of proposed and operating general aviation and personal-use airports and heliports for conformance with state and federal aviation standards, and violations of state and federal aviation laws, rules, and regulations.  You will also gather, analyze, and disseminate information pertaining to sound aviation safety standards by assessing topographical, atmospheric and structural factors and conditions which contribute to law violations, accidents and hazardous conditions; advise airport managers on airport improvement and current aviation safety practices; and advise pilots on aviation safety practices and techniques.  Work also includes attending Airport Authority planning and zoning meetings, conducting public hearings, reviewing grant applications, evaluating new tower proposals, providing liaison with Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), recommending suspension of aviation and airport licenses, approving airport construction and licensure, reviewing records, preparing reports of findings, and conducting special projects/studies.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Please make sure you meet all requirements.  If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.

 

You must be willing to travel.  Travel expenses will be paid.

 

You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Minimum Requirements

Accredited Airport Executive certified by the American Association of Airport Executives; OR four years experience as a Commercial Pilot or Flight Instructor; OR an equivalent combination of experience or training.

 

Clarification of Requirements

You may substitute related education or experience as a military pilot for the required experience.  Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

There are 4 filled Aviation Specialist positions statewide within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.

 

For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:

 

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Bureau of Human Resources

P.O. Box 3789

Harrisburg, PA  17105-3789

Telephone:  (717) 787-6887

Internetwww.dot.state.pa.us

 

TESTING

 

Your application will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the Minimum Requirements.  If you meet these requirements, you will receive a score.

 

You must provide your Accredited Airport Executive certification or pilot's license number in the “Licenses or Certificates” section of your Application for Employment/Promotion.  Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in disqualification.

 

If you are found ineligible and subsequently obtain proof of your credentials, you may resubmit an application with the qualifying information at any time.  A new application is required.

 

TEST RESULTS

 

Employment and promotion lists will be established.  You will be notified in writing of your test results.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:

 

State Civil Service Commission

ATTN:  Applications

P.O. Box 569

Harrisburg, PA  17108-0569

 

Applications and further information can be obtained from:

 

1.

State Civil Service Commission:

 

 

 

Harrisburg:  2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market

 

St., P.O.Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice)

 

(717) 783-3058, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

 

callers only) (717) 772-2685

 

 

 

Philadelphia:  110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107;

 

Telephone (Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone

 

(Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367

 

 

 

Pittsburgh:  411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219;

 

Telephone (Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone

 

(Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (412) 565-2484

 

 

 

Internetwww.scsc.state.pa.us

 

 

2.

PA CareerLink offices

 

 

3.

The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement

 

For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."