Drone Pilot - On-Call

ICF Disaster Management Division seeks a Drone Pilot On-Call to join our team immediately! Travel will be necessary.

Drone Pilots will be FAA Part 107 certificated remote pilots to operate as Damage Inspectors to support our growing Disaster Management efforts.

These positions are part-time and on-call and require the ability to travel for extended periods throughout different states.

Candidates will ideally reside in the Gulf South Region.

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. These on-call, part-time opportunities are available for immediate on-boarding.

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).

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.

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
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Willing and able to travel across United States, including territories like Puerto Rico, as needed.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing FAA regulations and restrictions, including working with airspace, LAANC, geozones, FAA waivers, and unlocks.
• 2+ years of experience in flight mission planning and execution software including, but not limited to, 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.

Physical Requirements :

Must have the physical ability to : Work extended hoursWalk long distancesLift up to 40 poundsClimb stepsWork in rough and uneven terrainWork outdoors for extended periodsWork in construction zonesNavigate damaged areas with potential walking hazards

Preferred Qualifications : (may set candidates apart)

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Familiarity with the DJI ecosystem
• Knowledge of GIS and use of ArcGIS Online applications (Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder).
• Experience with mobile field data collection applications.
• Experience applying principles of UAV and Terrestrial data collection / capture using a variety of sensors (RGB, MultiSpectral, IR, LiDAR).
• Prior FEMA-related work experience.
• Experience in LiDAR and / or thermography.
• Insurance adjuster experience.
• E xperience 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 and Project Management Software)
• Superior customer service skill set.
• Ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problem.
• Travel management skills.

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