MOBILE SURVEY SPECIALIST I - 55009874
About The Position
This role performs specialized technical tasks in support of lidar and orthoimagery survey projects, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of 3D remote sensing products by operating Department hardware and software, reviewing the work of associates and consultants, and coordinating data transfer, management, and archival with Districts and external partners. The position assists with Quality Assurance Reviews, responds to customer requests, supports other Department teams on mobile remote sensing topics, and contributes to FDOT emergency management efforts through data collection and processing for emergency response events. Additionally, the role aids the Mobile Survey Team in researching and testing emerging survey technologies, maintaining high standards for geospatial data and fostering innovation in mapping practices.
Requirements
- Knowledge of surveying and mapping principles.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) principles.
- Skilled in the use of personal computer operations and the Microsoft Windows computer operating system.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software.
- Skilled in the basic use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
- Ability to master photogrammetric/LiDAR editing software processes.
- Ability to follow Department procedures.
- Ability to master cartographic software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to comprehend remote sensing principles and computations.
- Ability to verify the remote sensing survey work of associates and consultants.
- Ability to use Department software for processing, adjustment, and quality assurance of mobile remote sensing data.
- Ability to support and participate in field drone missions.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- High School diploma or equivalent, and one year experience in Surveying & Mapping, Photogrammetry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
- Post secondary education from an accredited college or university can substitute year for year for the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Minimal travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical work on lidar or orthoimagery survey projects. and checks the work of the in-house associates and consultants.
- Assists with the quality and timeliness of project deliveries.
- Operates Department hardware and software in support of 3D remote sensing products and services.
- Creates and evaluates topographic surfaces in 3D.
- Coordinate with the Districts and Consultants in Mobile Data/Imagery data transfer, management, and archival.
- Assist the Mobile Survey team with Quality Assurance Review (QAR).
- Responds to customer requests and supports other Department teams on mobile remote sensing survey topics.
- Supports the FDOT emergency management efforts as needed.
- Performs data collection or processing of data collected for emergency response events.
- Assists the Mobile Survey Team with research and testing of emerging Mobile Survey Technologies.
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
