Job Description: * DUTIES AND **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Reside at FOLs providing CNP operational technical advice and support for Aerial Eradication. - Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of Colombian National Police (CNP) aerial eradication operations for the INL-Bogota Aviation (ARAVI) section’s aerial eradication support program to the CNP - This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and recommending improvements to published directives, reviewing CNP flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor pilot proficiency. Submits daily written evaluations of the operation’s activities and provides comprehensive input to the Aerial Eradication Advisor regarding CNP activities related to achieving GOC eradication goals. - Assist the Aerial Eradication Advisor in providing advice about the direction and coordination of aircraft and personnel deployments within Colombia for the purpose of aerial eradication. - Assists the Aerial Eradication Advisor to develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive procedures in support of aerial eradication operations. - Provide operational advice and guidance regarding host nation aviation operations activities and personnel for the purpose of illegal narcotics crops reduction. This activity includes, but is not limited to, planning and coordination with host nation law enforcement agencies. - The technician will have basic operational knowledge of and provide guidance regarding the computerized spray guidance system (SATLOC G4 or other) to ensure the proper flow of system data between the aircraft, the Mission Planners and the Common Operating Picture (COP system). - Collect, review, and disseminate data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission - Coordinate for facilities support through INL and/or host nation. - Report all operation planning, coordination, results and situations that affect aerial eradication to the Aerial Eradication Advisor. - Will act as INL ARAVI Eradication Program liaison with the CNP as required. This responsibility may require being physically located with the CNP in their offices. In the role of liaison with the CNP, the technician will act as the primary conduit for channeling inquiries, arranging meetings, passing on informal requests, alerting both parties of possible upcoming changes in plans, attending CNP internal/opportune meetings and providing written reports periodically to INL ARAVI. **Job Requirements**: **MINIMUM **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s Degree in Military Administration, Police Administration or in an aviation related field, from an accredited institution. **LANGUAGE **LEVEL** - Spanish: Level 4 = Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing/Listening - English: Level 2 = Basic Knowledge required in Speaking/Reading/Writing/Listening **EXPERIENCE** - Minimum 10 years’ experience working in military/police or federal government related aviation operations required. - Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time in fixed/rotary aircraft required. - Minimum 10 years’ experience working with federal and state agencies, and/or foreign governments on joint aviation programs required. - Minimum 5 years’ experience working in anti-narcotics programs required. **PREFERED **EXPERICENCE** - Previous experience as Operations Coordinator (OPSCO) in an anti-narcotics program in Colombia. - Previous experience in overseeing or managing maintenance/logistics programs. **KNOWLEDGE** OF* - Strong knowledge of military aviation regulations required. Standard knowledge of aviation regulations preferred. **SKILLS **IN** - Proficiency with MS Office suite, and satellite and radio communications equipment and operations required. - Skill in drafting and presenting MS PowerPoint briefings in the Spanish language required. **ABILITY **TO** - Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the Spanish or English language. - Interpersonal communications abilities. - Work cooperatively with other US Government and Colombian employees. - Productively work with little or no supervision. - Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB AND WORKING **ENVIRONMENT** - The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. Incumbent must be able to independently perform field work in remote areas for extended periods of time. - The work is conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with extensive travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections and/or program evaluations. Field sites in Colombia have been declared hazardous duty locations by the U.S. Department of State due to hostile activities of the narcotics-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent. - Incumbent will spend most of their time on a rotational basis living and working at a Forward Operating Location. - Work saf