UAS Training Manager - Temporary Aide

State of Colorado; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Safety seeks a Temporary Aide to coordinate on-site training events, support instructors and students, and maintain high standards across nationwide courses. The role requires travel for approximately 12 weeks and strong communication abilities in English.

The position is hybrid, with in-office days coordinated with supervision, and offers limited travel but meaningful public-safety impact. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available on request.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English with instructors, students, and staff.
• Ability to travel extensively nationwide, including overnight trips.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate rental vehicles while traveling.
• Physical ability to lift and carry UAS equipment up to 45 lbs and work outdoors in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• On-site leadership and issue resolution for nationwide NFA course deliveries.
• Support instructors with course delivery and ensure use of approved materials and standards.
• Monitor and assist students, addressing questions and maintaining a safe training environment.
• Observe training delivery for course quality and coordinate improvements across locations.
• Provide timely after-action feedback and identify trends for program improvements.

Skills

Clear English communication

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Job description

This is a Temporary Aide position so applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Non-Colorado residents must establish Colorado residency upon accepting the position

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

An eligibility list may be established with this recruitment and could be used to fill similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification and Salary:

Temporary Aide

Hiring Range: $38/hr

About the Work Unit

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to be the Nation’s premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.

The Center of Excellence (COE) drives technological advancements to improve firefighting practices and influence innovation across the public safety community.

Work Environment

• Hybrid position. Days in office to be coordinated with supervisor.

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Training Event Leadership and Issue Resolution

• Serve as the CoE on-site point of contact for NFA course deliveries nationwide and maintain continuity throughout each training event.
• Monitor training delivery and resolve real-time issues that could disrupt the event, coordinating appropriate support without assuming lead-instructor, site-logistics, or student-enrollment responsibilities.
• Maintain clear communication among instructors, students, the UAS Projects Manager, and CoE staff to support a professional and effective training environment.

Instructor Support and Course Delivery

• Support instructors with course-delivery needs during training and help remove barriers that affect instruction, demonstrations, or field activities.
• Coordinate with the instructor cadre and UAS Projects Manager to support consistent use of approved course materials, methods, and CoE delivery standards.
• Identify instructor support needs during each event and facilitate timely resolution or escalation when additional program resources are required.

Student Support and Training Environment

• Monitor student needs, questions, and concerns on-site and assist participants in obtaining appropriate information or support during the course.
• Address or elevate participant issues that may affect the learning environment, course participation, or successful completion of training activities.
• Support a safe, professional training environment during classroom and field portions of the course, including work in outdoor and variable conditions.

Course Quality Assurance and Program Coordination

• Observe training delivery for consistency with CoE and NFA course standards and communicate significant issues to the UAS Projects Manager.
• Coordinate with instructors and program leadership on course quality, recurring delivery needs, and opportunities to improve consistency across nationwide course locations.
• Document notable deviations, recurring concerns, and successful practices that should be addressed or incorporated into future training deliveries.

After-Action Reporting and Program Improvement

• Provide timely after-action feedback following each training event, including issues encountered, resolutions implemented, and lessons learned.
• Identify trends and recurring support needs across course deliveries and provide observations that inform program improvements and instructor support.
• Maintain concise records of significant event issues and recommended improvements for review by the UAS Projects Manager and CoE leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Non-Colorado residents must establish Colorado residency upon accepting the position.
• Ability to travel extensively nationwide, including overnight and multi-day trips with hotel lodging, for approximately 12 weeks.
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English with instructors, students, and program staff.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate rental vehicles while in travel status.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and carry UAS equipment and related gear weighing up to 45 lbs.
  • Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and terrain.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and work on uneven ground for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel by vehicle and, at times, aircraft to training locations nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience in a public safety discipline, including fire, law enforcement, or search and rescue.
• Wildland fire operations background.
• Prior UAS training, instructing, or program-support experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: [e-mail].

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.