UAS Technician with LCRA

LCRA is seeking candidates for an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technician to support mission planning, flight observation, data collection, and post-flight processing.  This position performs maintenance and/or troubleshooting on UAS and flight software while developing competencies by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.

• Performs as visual observer during UAS flights.
• Assists in mission planning prior to flights.
• Provides airspace conditions to the pilot during missions.
• Processes and manipulates UAS data.
• Performs maintenance on UAS equipment.
• Troubleshoots issues with equipment and software.
• Performs the role of UAS Operator during flights.
• Creates maps, models, and edited photography for final deliverable of UAS data.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications
One or more years of experience or exposure to UAS, surveying, mapping, GIS, photogrammetry, and/or aviation.  Technical training in aviation, aerial mapping, photogrammetry, survey, GIS, or engineering may substitute for experience.

Specific Posting Information
Knowledge or exposure to UAS, surveying, mapping, GIS, photogrammetry, and/or aviation
Remote Pilot UAS License (FAA issued)

Please see the original job posting for more information and to apply for this position.