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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 51 days ago
On-site Landover, MD $85K – $133K Apply by Aug 18, 2026 Transportation Specialist ENTJESTJ Operations
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division will allow you to develop, coordinate, and implement airspace security plans for sites visited by the President and Vice President of the United States or other designated Secret Service protectees.. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division.
- →Typical work assignments include: Operating small, unmanned aircraft to conduct aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, site assessments, and related protective activities in support of mission-critical operations.
- →Developing and reviewing flight operations plans, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, agency policies, and operational constraints; leading real-time aerial surveillance during events, identifying potential threats or vulnerabilities and relaying critical imagery and data to protective teams.
- →Testing, troubleshooting and evaluating Unmanned Aircraft Systems technologies and countermeasures, contributing to strategic Unmanned Aircraft Systems program development.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓Submit to a Full-Scope polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
- ✓Submit a financial disclosure report.
- ✓This position requires the incumbent to undergo and pass a physical fitness assessment as required by Secret Service policy.
- ✓Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position and will be required to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related USSS requirements.
- ✓This position requires the incumbent perform irregular shift work with adjustment in shift with little to no advance notification.
- ✓Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- ✓Overtime may be required as directed and the incumbent is subject to recall for extended periods.
- ✓This position requires an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or Department of Defense equivalent with UAS flight experience, including both Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing platforms.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 60ff08db-89b9-4ec1-b3b0-9a13e874b8ce
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