Geospatial UAS Analyst

Location: Bernalillo

# Geospatial UAS Analyst Bernalillo, NM 87004## Overview Salary Range $37.54 - $42.24 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level4 Year Degree Category Planning  & Zoning## Description|  || --- ||
** Position Summary** || Provides technical support through the collection, analysis, and reporting of spatial and geographic data.  Serves as the primary Remote Pilot in Command for aerial data acquisition and manages the end-to-end lifecycle of drone-based mapping from flight planning to complex post-processing.  Responsible for leveraging GIS information, remote sensing data and spatial modeling techniques to support decision making across projects related to all departments and other tribal issues.
Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future. ||
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities** || 1. Serves as the primary Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for UAS operations, ensuring all flights comply with FAA Part 107 regulations and tribal policies.
2. Develops and executes flight plans, including airspace research, weather monitoring, and mission risk assessments for all aerial data acquisition.
3. Collects Global Positioning System (GPS) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) data in the field, and performs office-based processing to create, update, and edit GIS data layers.
4. Performs post-processing of aerial imagery to produce orthomosaics, 3D models, and digital elevation datasets for departmental and tribal reports.
5. Maintains the UAS fleet and associated hardware, including routine maintenance, firmware updates, and the documentation of detailed flight logs. 6. May be required to assist the GIS Specialist and GIS Manager in the generation of maps, workshops, meetings, and seminars designed to educate community members on GIS and UAS technology.
7. Creates metadata and reports on GIS and UAS data as needed to ensure data integrity and traceability. 8. In consultation with the Planning and Zoning Director and the GIS Manager, provides assistance in the maintenance of, and updates for, the Pueblo’s Enterprise Geodatabases and GIS data models for Pueblo’s Geospatial Asset Management System (GAMS). 9. In consultation with the GIS Manager, develops and updates Pueblo’s Portal for ArcGIS GAMS feature layers and services for internal use.

10. Follows GIS Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) as required by the GIS Program. 11. Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies. 12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning, operations and strategy. 13. Ensure data accuracy integrity and compliance with standards. 14. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned ||
** Additional Responsibilities** || 1. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in building a cohesive working relationship with co-workers and internal/external contact.
2. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. ||
** Key Performance Indicators** || This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process. ||
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** || 1. Ability to plan, develop, and implement GIS and UAS-specific programs, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
2. Thorough knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations and safety protocols to ensure legal and safe operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
3. Proficiency in using precision-grade GPS and UAS technology for mapping, surveying, and data collection.
4. Knowledge of photogrammetry workflows to generate orthomosaics, 3D models, and digital elevation datasets.
5. Professional…