Photogrammetrist II

State of Montana•Helena, MT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for the collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, Large Format aerial photographs, and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data. This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at [email protected] Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: · Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance · Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available · Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families · State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) · Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek · Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays · Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness · Benefits apply on first day of employment · Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values Required Application Materials: · A resume detailing your qualifications and work history. · A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position. Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Certified Photogrammetrist per ASPRS requirements: A professional who uses photogrammetric technology to extract measurements and make maps and interpret data from images. The Photogrammetrist is responsible for all phases of mapping and other mensuration requirements, which include planning and supervising survey activities for control, specifying photography or other imagery requirements, managing projects for mapping or other mensuration requirements and interpretation. · Six years of experience in photogrammetry, three years of which were in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence. · References from four persons who are holding, or who have held, responsible positions in photogrammetry and have first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications. · Declaration of compliance with the Code of Ethics of the ASPRS Certifications: Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is optional. Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Certified Photogrammetrist per ASPRS requirements
Six years of experience in photogrammetry, three years of which were in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence.
References from four persons who are holding, or who have held, responsible positions in photogrammetry and have first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications.
Declaration of compliance with the Code of Ethics of the ASPRS
resume detailing your qualifications and work history
cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Responsibilities

collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, Large Format aerial photographs, and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft
planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer