UAS Operator: Secure Airspace Surveillance for Protectees

U.S. Secret Service; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

personal leave days

paid federal holidays

tuition reimbursement

transportation subsidies

uniform allowance

health and wellness programs

fitness centers

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in the Department of Homeland Security is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator within the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division.

The role involves operating small drones for aerial surveillance, site assessments, and protective activities supporting mission-critical operations. Responsibilities include developing flight plans, ensuring FAA and agency compliance, and leading real-time aerial surveillance during events.

Qualifications

• Transcript required if substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate small unmanned aircraft to conduct aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, site assessments and protective activities.
• Develop and review flight operations plans; ensure compliance with FAA regulations and agency policies; lead real-time aerial surveillance during events.
• Test, troubleshoot and evaluate UAS technologies and countermeasures; contribute to program development.

Skills

UAS operation

Flight operations

Job description

U.S. Secret Service in the Department of Homeland Security is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator within the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division.

The role involves operating small drones for aerial surveillance, site assessments, and protective activities supporting mission-critical operations. Responsibilities include developing flight plans, ensuring FAA and agency compliance, and leading real-time aerial surveillance during events.