GIS Analyst Series 1-3 (Remote Sensing)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The GIS Analyst supports the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Location and Survey Section geospatial data collection and mapping efforts. The position processes, verifies, computes, and analyzes complex LiDAR and digital aerial photography data collected by departmental and consultant-operated systems, ensuring data accuracy and quality for the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program and other departmental needs, including drainage mapping and court exhibits. The role also operates the department’s LiDAR and digital aerial camera systems and develops and reviews flight plans for aerial data collection. Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish and report to the GIS Supervisor. This career progression position may be filled at the GIS Analyst 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on qualifications and agency needs.

Requirements

One of the following minimum qualification pathways: two years of experience using geographic information systems (GIS), digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or aerial photography; or twelve semester hours in computer science, GIS, or a geospatial field plus one year of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in computer science, GIS, or a geospatial field.

Nice To Haves

Remote sensing experience.
Aerial photography or aerial LiDAR experience.

Responsibilities

Operate the department’s digital aerial camera system aboard department aircraft to collect aerial photography and geospatial data.
Process raw LiDAR data using specialized software to integrate GPS and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data and generate georeferenced LiDAR files.
Identify data voids and verify data coverage to ensure complete project extents.
Generate LAS files by combining GPS, IMU, and LiDAR data using specialized software.
Validate and adjust the relative accuracy of adjacent flight lines to ensure consistent data alignment.
Adjust LiDAR point cloud data to align with established ground control points.
Classify LiDAR point cloud data using appropriate software and established project requirements.
Process LiDAR and aerial photography data to support departmental projects, the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program, drainage mapping, and court exhibits.
Prepare and process LiDAR data for collection and integration into the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program and other departmental projects.
Develop and configure flight mission plans for LiDAR and aerial photography collection supporting drainage and topographic mapping projects.