Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch Location: Newington, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 01/16/2025 Expire Date: 02/16/2025 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories:
Information Technology, Other / General, Transportation, Web Technology
Job Description
UAS Program Manager
UAS Program Manager
Recruitment #250109-4799MP-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 1/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $98,695 - $134,575 annually
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 1/29/2025 11:59:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Program Manager (State Program Manager).
WHAT WE OFFER
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE.
THE ROLE
The UAS Program Manager will oversee the UAS program at CTDOT, including all missions, equipment, and UAS pilots.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee routine and emergency response missions for data collection
Vet and approve all CTDOT staff participating in CTDOT’s UAS program
Develop and provide continuous training to CTDOT staff participants to ensure compliance with FAA regulations
Ensure CTDOT’s UAS program compliance with FAA regulations
Establish and maintain all pre-flight, flight and post-flight procedures
Research, analyze, and interpret information issued by FAA and other State and Federal agencies relative to UAS operations
Represent the Department on matters involving UAS operations
Monitor FAA regulations relative to UAS for changes and recommend modifications to CTDOT’s UAS program or procedures to ensure compliance, risk management and CTDOT best practices
Maintain UAS program data and documentation
Prepare reports
Edit and format video and images
Lead the expanded use of UAS across all CTDOT Bureaus
Ensure UAS equipment is inventoried, maintained and repaired
Research and prepare grants for UAS equipment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be flexible to meet the UAS needs of the Department, and must be available to travel for conferences, meetings, field visits, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained. The ideal candidate will possess and maintain a current Small Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Certificate.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your driver’s license any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.
Qualifications & Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Nine (9) years of professional experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.