Photogrammetrist II
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is an Unmanned Ariel System Photogrammetrist Specialist (I, II) for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, aerial photographs, LiDAR, UAV Drone and satellite. 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. The UAV specialist will fly a variety of field missions including Surveying & Mapping, visual inspection and as-built surveys. The position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor.
Requirements
- 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
- Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is optional.
Responsibilities
- collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, aerial photographs, LiDAR, UAV Drone and satellite
- 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
- fly a variety of field missions including Surveying & Mapping, visual inspection and as-built surveys
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
