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　　PositionTitle:UAS Safety Analyst,Sr

　　Employee Classification:UAS Safety Analyst,Sr

　　College/Division:Physical Science Laboratory

　　Department:470600-PSL SPACE AEROSPACE

　　Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

　　Location:Las Cruces

　　Offsite Location (if applicable):

　　Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with background, experience and internal equity.

　　Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.00

　　Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

　　Summary:Join the PSL Aerospace team!

　　Classification Summary:Responsible for the safety analysis of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV) and operational planning of UAS flights.

　　Classification Standard Duties:Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff Review UAS technical, performance, operational, and maintenance data on UAS. Perform risk analysis. Utilize safety, reliability, engineering, and/or best industry methods for operational assessments. Plan and implement flights of UAS in the national airspace system. Perform related duties as required.

　　Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, EquivalencyRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.Required Experience:Ten (10) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.Required Certification/License: None

　　Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE: Principles and practices of organization and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.; SKILLS: Short- and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication.; ABILITIES: Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.

　　Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and review UAS technical, performance, operational, and maintenance data on new NMSU owned and customer UAS. Review and document each subsystem for new customer aircraft which is required to add the vehicle to the FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA). Perform mission risk assessments and analysis as part of FAA COA Requirements. Participate in flight operations research and testing stateside, at out of state locations and internationally. Develop safety and risk assessment reports, safety and test site procedures and standards, lessons learned reports, and other reports as needed. Maintain currency on test site UAS assets, participate in internal UAS virtual and hands on training, and support customer and STEM related training events. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Special Requirements of the PositionMust be a U.S. CitizenThis position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workplace requirements.Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance and maintain clearance through employment.Occasional travel is required to support contract missions.

　　Department Contact: [email protected]

　　Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon external funding

　　Bargaining Unit Eligibility:

　　Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

　　If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

　　Working Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment:Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

　　Physical Effort:Moderate physical activity.

　　Lifting Requirements:Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

　　Risk:Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

　　Recruitment Summary

　　We are New Mexicos land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

　　NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexicos 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.