UAS Operator/Aerial Photographer (Planning - Building & Safety)

Position Summary

Operate Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to capture images of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Safely and accurately Coordinate UAS flights; gather and prepare images for Building Safety inspectors to conduct code compliance inspections; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED ; and

Four (4) years of experience in any of the following areas:

• UAS Operations
• Aerial/Drone Photography
• Digital Photo Editing

Operation of Multi-rotor flight instruction (e.g., DJI-M600) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a FAA Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certificate or the ability to obtain within 60 days from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to UAS Operations
• UAS data/image capture and management
• Office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Operational characteristics of applicable computer software programs
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Coordinate UAS flight operations
• Maintain UAS equipment
• Safely and accurately capture data/images of inspection sites and properties
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work