Researcher 3Remote Pilot Technologist DriveOhio UAS PN
Researcher 3Remote Pilot Technologist DriveOhio UAS PN
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Job Description
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5thlargest interstate system andthe3rdlargest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that we do A LOT! From Planning Engineering Construction to Law HR Communications IT and everything in between ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational mathematical analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.
Or 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2 66922.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating.
Researcher 3/Remote Pilot Technologist PN
Job Duties:
In the Office of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) independently coordinates research efforts & projects with other departmental units outside agencies &/or consultants to upgrade roads structures & landscapes & to resolve UAS equipment issues & support UAS equipment needs. Reviews & analyzes problem or issue to be researched & develops appropriate research tools (e.g. data forms indexes processing packages conceptual models publications methodology design of experiments hypotheses testing). Designs & implements research projects (e.g. Operates rotorcraft & fixed wing UAS platforms to collect &/or verify infrastructure & land information) & prepares & maintains necessary reports records &/or technical evaluations relative to unmanned vehicle projects (e.g. Flight Operations; Risk assessments; Mechanical documents; accidents & incidents; inventory management; equipment condition). Conducts premission planning with the flight operations requestor develops flight plans by utilizing computer & related software (e.g. UAS specific software Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS) checks &/or files Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) checks weather & coordinates airspace integration with any controlling agencies & privatelyowned properties within the operation location when necessary conducts premission briefings with requestor & operations team; completes safety risk assessment prior to flight). Solves problems on the ground in realtime & performs unmanned aircraft equipment troubleshooting in the field. Performs aircraft & operation afteraction reviews when needed. Prepares maps charts & intelligence reports utilizing a computer & related Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software applications (e.g. Google Earth ESRI Software Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) to extract examine &/or visualize data & to interpret & analyze trends. Provides detailed information to supervisor for further analysis. Organizes processes & delivers acquired data in a timely manner to UAS Data Manager &/or requestor.
Serves as liaison to ODOT Division of Information Technology (DoIT) & DAS Office of Information Technology (OIT) for the lifecycle of UAS projects & equipment implementation. Manages & maintains software hardware & equipment with an IT component. Troubleshoots issues with software hardware & equipment. Provides technical recommendations & expertise on UAS projects & equipment. Serves as resource person & technical advisor in areas of research by replying to requests for information &/or representing agency in meetings with government or industry representatives &/or public or testifying in hearings.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
