Drone Pilot - Disaster Management - On Call (US)

ICF’s Disaster Management Division seeks a Drone Pilot – On Call to join our team!  This project-based position is open to candidates located in U.S. Gulf coast and nearby regions.  Travel and deployments are required.

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. 

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.

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.  

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.
•    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.
•    Must have valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
•    Must be able and willing to travel and deploy across the United States, including territories like Puerto Rico.

Physical Requirements:

•    Must have the physical ability to:
o    Work extended hours
o    Walk long distances
o    Lift up to 40 pounds
o    Climb steps
o    Work in rough and uneven terrain
o    Work outdoors for extended periods
o    Work in construction zones
o    Navigate 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 t