Drone Pilot

Description

These will be extremely fast-paced projects and while the work will be hard, the rewards will be great as we do our part to help areas affected by natural disasters recover and rebuild. **This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team that delivers results and helps make a BIG impact with innovative technology.**

The position will report to a Drone Ops Manager and gain some exposure to complex tasks within the job function.

**About On-Call Employment with ICF**

Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster & emergency management work, ICF often hires professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (while we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time, last-minute scheduling may also occur), and each on-call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them in a given week. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).

**Compensation**: Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job, this position will offer a pay range of $30-$35 per hour, based upon the match to job description, preferred skills, location, etc., as determined by the hiring team.

What you’ll be doing:

- Travel to assigned cases to conduct field evaluations of assets including buildings, utilities, roads, or debris-laden areas of interest for damage caused by various impacts of natural disasters.
- Operate under personal and professional ICF safety guidelines while adhering to FAA Part 107 rules of operation.
- Identify, document, and video/photograph damages or loss via verifiable damage utilizing drone operations.
- Complete required forms as directed.
- Identify possible mitigation measures and collect documentation.
- Catalog and upload data into several different hardware and software systems.
- Coordinate and participate in case meetings.
- Provide all necessary documentation for management.
- Receive direction in any necessary aspect of the work, if it adheres to personal and professional safety guidelines.
- Follow policies and procedures and maintain communication and focus.
- Maintain and track caseload in management information system.
- Keep Drone Ops Manager informed on issues, problems, & resolutions.
- Create damage reports from templates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**_Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required. _**

**Must Have Qualifications**:

- Valid FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot Certification. Provide copy.
- 2+ years of experience as a commercial drone pilot and/or 100+ hours of commercial drone flight time.
- 2+ years of experience utilizing FAA regulations and restrictions, which may include working with airspace, LAANC, geozones, FAA waivers, and unlocks.
- 2+ years of experience in flight mission planning and execution software including DroneDeploy, DJI Pilot 2, Pix 4Dcapture Pro, UgCS, **_and/or_** ESRI SiteScan. Examples may be requested.
- 2+ years of experience in photography, videography, and photogrammetry settings per mission requirements.
- Must have valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
- Must be able and willing to travel and deploy across the United States, including territories like Puerto Rico.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Must have the physical ability to:

- Work extended hours
- Walk long distances
- Lift up to 40 pounds
- Climb steps
- Work in rough and uneven terrain
- Work outdoors for extended periods
- Work in construction zones
- Navigate damaged areas with potential walking hazards
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Familiarity with the DJI ecosystem
- Prior FEMA-related work experience.
- Experience in LiDAR and/or thermography.
- Insurance adjuster experience.
- Experience performing complex GIS analysis involving multi-hazard datasets (floodplain mapping) and LiDAR (experience w drones and UAVs).
- Background or basic understanding of construction which could include home inspection or other building/construction related positions such as code inspector, insurance inspector and residential/commercial building experience.

**Professional Skills**: (you will bring these with you)
- Hardware and Software maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including excellent data management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
- Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners and staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to achieve goals. Work independently or in tandem with a teammate.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint a