Full-Time FAA UAS Test Site Operator Designee
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an FAA UAS Test Site Operator Designee. The State of Nevada has approved that a Test Site Project Management Office (PMO) will be established at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and will be led by the Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships and supported by FAA UAS Test Site Operator Designee under the Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR). The Site Operator Designee will assist NCAR, faculty, students, and staff at the University in conducting research, development, testing, and safety verification of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned aerial mobility (UAM), and related navigational procedures to safely integrate public and civil UAS and UAM into the National Airspace System (NAS). The position reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and four years (4) of related experience OR a Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience
Related Experience:
Familiar with 14CFR91 Regulations
Proficient with fixed wing and multi-rotor drones using traditional radio controller
Proficient with one or more autopilots including Pixhawk
Proficient with general UAS maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of 14CFR91 Regulations
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong troubleshooting and training skills
Qualified and proficient Private Pilot (PPL)
Demonstrated small team leadership skills
Ability to employ Operational Risk Management (ORM) in real world operations
Ability to operate in austere conditions
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Certification and Licensure:
Certified 14CFR107 Remote Pilot
Driver’s License
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Schedule:
In-state and out-of-state travel as needed
Compensation Grade:
Administrative Faculty C
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/salary-schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Administrative Faculty – C
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR!
Health insurance options including dental and vision – Visit: https://www.unr.edu/bcn-nshe/benefits/insurance
Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance – Visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/leave-and-time-off/faculty
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. Visit: https://www.unr.edu/fitness/memberships
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Visit: https://www.mountaineap.com
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Visit: https://www.unr.edu/diversity/groups
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Visit: https://www.unr.edu/faculty-senate
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees:
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/educational-benefits/faculty
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program:
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/jobs/dual-career-program
Department Information:
Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR) is an applied research and development technology center. Our mission is to enhance the global competitiveness of Nevada’s industry by leveraging the physical assets and intellectual expertise available at the University of Nevada. Nevada Autonomous is a center of excellence that collaborates with University researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs to design, develop, and commercialize technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. Nevada Autonomous also manages the official FAA-designated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site Service for Nevada.
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 75 countries.
The University is classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university: A doctoral university with very high research activity. In 2020, the University was also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best Global Universities”, and it ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Since 2009, the University has invested more than $850 million in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls. It is home to Nevada’s first medical school — the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine — and delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The University’s main campus is in Reno, Nevada — a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant Midtown and downtown. Located where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra, the University’s beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has added two additional locations: the Redfield campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which is comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and is committed to developing strong partnerships with each institution for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit www.unr.edu
How to Apply
If interested, please attach the following documents to your application: Required Attachment(s) 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three Professional References 4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Apply here: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/FAA-UAS-Test-Site-Operator-Designee_R0139017 Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu. Posting Close Time This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. Posting Close Date 10/13/202330 total views, 0 today