Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research Specialist
University of Vermont

Job Info

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Advertising/Posting Title:

Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research Specialist

Diversity Statement:

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary:

Serve as an Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Specialist in the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory. Design and implement UAS data collection, processing, and analytical solutions for a broad range of research objectives. Create specialized UAS training materials and administer specialized UAS educational activities. Coordinate and manage UAS project proposals, execution, and deliverables. Design and develop technical solutions using complex and highly specialized equipment to solve challenges surrounding integrating UAS into the National Airspace System.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

* Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.
* Two years of demonstrated experience as Pilot-In-Command operating Group 1 (0-20lbs GTOW) and Group 2 (20-55 lbs. GTOW) UAS. Specific experience operating fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL sUAS required.
* FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification with valid sUAS rating.
* Three or more years of geospatial experience, including university-level coursework.
* Demonstrated experience operating highly technical UAS sensors (electro-optical (RGB), multispectral, thermal, and LiDAR). Experience with independently developing mission profiles and data processing workflows to meet research objectives, including flight planning, data capture, complex data processing workflows, QA/QC, and data dissemination.
* Adept in the use and instruction of a variety of UAS flight control software, UAS data processing software, and geospatial software packages. Experience generating and manipulating vector, raster, point cloud, and mesh datasets.
* Skilled knowledge of principles, practices, terminology, and trends in UAS and geospatial technology.
* Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and course instruction of sUAS flight operations and data processing.
* Experience and skilled knowledge of UAS for disaster response and understanding of the FEMA Incident Command System.
* FEMA IS-00100.c, IS-00200.c, IS-00700.b, and IS-00800.d certifications or the ability to obtain.
* Valid driver's license and UVM Authorized Driver certification or ability to obtain.
* CPR, First Aid, and/or Wilderness First Aid/Responder certification(s) or the ability to obtain.

Anticipated Pay Range:

$51,000 - $54,000

Special Conditions:

Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA:

Exempt

Union Position:

Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Job Open Date:

12/20/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Title:

Research Specialist

Posting Number:

S5457PO

Department:

Rubenstein Sch Env & Nat Res/57000

Position Number :

00025910

Employee FTE :

1.0

Employee Term :

12

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