UAS Standards & Policy Manager

Description

The UAS Standards and Policy Manager will report to the UAS Safety Director to support all Test Site Directors in the development of policy, processes, and procedures in alignment with standards and policy for safety assurance. This position will keep informed of the latest regulatory and policy trends for Unmanned Aircraft Systems to support NPUASTS clients and NPUASTS employees. The UAS Standards and Policy Manager will represent the NPUASTS in industry standards and policy groups through participation in person and virtually. Occasional travel will be required.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in NPUASTS client and organizational process, function, and safety assurance by performing the following:

  • Keep informed and up to date on standards and policy for UAS and business practices

  • Develop and document safety systems, policy, process, and procedures in alignment with standards and policy for UAS and business practices

  • Evaluate, improve, and maintain safety systems, policy, process, and procedures in alignment with standards and policy for UAS and business practices

  • Develop and maintain training on safety systems, policy, process, and procedures and ensure trainees maintain currency

  • Develop process tools

• Write clear, concise, and detailed documents to be understandable by the reader using consistent application styles and established layout plans within documents.

  • Support organizational and clients calls, as required.

  • Support local, regional, and state meetings and conferences, as required.

  • Other duties as assigned.

• Participate and support multi-stakeholder standards and industry activities to include,

  • Understand the latest industry trends and upcoming technology,

  • Formulate organizational plan to implement these technologies, and

  • Support flight safety by working with NPUASTS employees and clients to evaluate and improve upon safety systems and related supporting procedures and materials.

• Provide information and content to support briefings with customers, legislators, and policy makers.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience writing technical documents such as reports, training curriculum, or policy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as required.
• Export Control Compliance: This position requires compliance with U.S. Government export control laws and regulations. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizen, for lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b (a)(3)). UND will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. Information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and will be used in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation degree or equivalent aviation background/experience.
• Experience with Public Policy and/or regulatory initiatives.
• Experience with safety programs and/or safety management systems.
• Knowledge of FAA Guidance on Unmanned Aircraft through professional work experience or education.
• Experience obtaining waivers, exemptions, or authorization process with the FAA.
• Experience briefing upper level management and senior executives.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$65,000 / year, exempt, benefitted, full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.