Drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Piloting and Team Lead

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 23 March 2017

Job Description

Tetra Tech, a leader in consulting, engineering, environmental science and technical services worldwide has a challenging and immediate opportunity for a highly motivated professional in our growing Pro-telligent business unit.

PRO-telligent, A TetraTech Company, is seeking an experienced Drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Piloting and Team Lead for a government client. The position will be based in Haiti.

The advisor will serve as a training facilitator, responsible for instructing, testing and certifying civilian Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle Systems operators. Instructional subjects should include Emergency Procedures, Flight Logic, Map to Video Correlation, Simulator Flights, and Flight Line Operations. The incumbent will prepare and present platforms and hands-on instruction, development of instructional materials, to include exams, remedial and supplemental materials. He or she will develop, organize, and conducts training and educational programs for both MINUSTAH and HNP personnel. This Advisor may be required to assist in the selection of team members as well as be the unit operations lead.

UNPOL Advisor Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle (an International Driving Permit for third country nationals)
  2. Unblemished background
  3. Excellent health and be able to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests
  4. Valid U.S. passport (for non – U.S. citizens, valid passport from their country of citizenship)
  5. Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills
  6. The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise
  7. UNPOL Advisors shall complete a basic firearms qualification course prior to deployment.
  8. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in police management and supervision, visionary skills and ability to form strong partnerships in a diverse culture.
  9. Candidates must be currently employed with a federal, state, municipal or county law enforcement service or be recently retired/separated within the last five years.
  10. Have held at least the rank of Lieutenant or similar for minimum of 2 years.
  11. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement or related field; an advanced or law enforcement command training through FBI, PERF, SPI, Northwestern, etc.
  12. Overseas experience in senior level position on an international police assistance mission is preferred.
  13. UNPOL police advisors are required to have proficiency in English equivalent to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) level 3/3, A proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or French at the (FSI) Language Proficient Rating of a 3/3. Non Creole or French speaking candidates will require approval from the UN prior to starting the application process. FSI 3/3 Rating is defined as: 3S Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations; 3R Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension.
  14. Be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification.

About the Organization

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer a competitive full range compensation package including; company subsidized medical, vision, dental and prescription coverage; company paid life insurance and long-term disability; 401 (k) plan; employee stock purchase plan; parking/transit benefits and so much more! If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, for immediate consideration submit your resume to http://www.tetratech.com/. Please mention the position you are applying for in your cover letter and include salary requirements.

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at http://www.tetratech.com/ to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

If you are disabled and need assistance with your job application process, please fax the position you are applying for to: 703-414-5593.

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