Researcher 3/Remote Pilot Technologist, DriveOhio UAS, PN 20049536

Researcher 3/Remote Pilot Technologist, DriveOhio UAS, PN 20049536 (2500020A) 

Organization

: Transportation - Central OfficeAgency Contact Name and Information: Josh Bowman, Joshua.Bowman2@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Mar 17, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $29.23-$42.81

Schedule

: Full-timeWork Hours: 07:30 AM To 04:30 PMClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA 

Primary Job Skill

: ResearchTechnical Skills: ResearchProfessional Skills: Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Observation Agency Overview

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

Job Description

Researcher 3/Remote Pilot Technologist, PN 20049536

Job Duties:

In the Office of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) independently coordinates research efforts & projects with other departmental units, outside agencies &/or consultants to upgrade roads, structures & landscapes & to resolve UAS equipment issues & support UAS equipment needs. Reviews & analyzes problem or issue to be researched & develops appropriate research tools (e.g., data forms, indexes, processing packages, conceptual models, publications, methodology, design of experiments, hypotheses testing). Designs & implements research projects (e.g., Operates rotorcraft & fixed wing UAS platforms to collect &/or verify infrastructure & land information) & prepares & maintains necessary reports, records &/or technical evaluations relative to unmanned vehicle projects (e.g., Flight Operations; Risk assessments; Mechanical documents; accidents & incidents; inventory management; equipment condition)). Conducts pre-mission planning with the flight operations requestor, develops flight plans by utilizing computer & related software (e.g., UAS specific software, Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS)), checks &/or files Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), checks weather & coordinates airspace integration with any controlling agencies & privately-owned properties within the operation location, when necessary, conducts pre-mission briefings with requestor & operations team; completes safety risk assessment prior to flight). Solves problems on …