Photogrammetrist I\II

This position is an Unmanned Ariel System Photogrammetrist Specialist (I, II) for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section. 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.

Description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist (I, II)

For a full job description, please contact Angela Murolo at amurolo@mt.gov.

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 (if applicable to position)
• 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 (if applicable to position)
  
  

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 Education And Experience

Level I Photogrammetrist:

• Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, GIS Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degree must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, engineering, and planning.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, GIS Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: 6 months performing Aerial Survey Data assimilation, orientation, bridging & aerial triangulation, Engineering Survey Review and Approval, Equipment Calibration, Project Planning and or Compilation of Aerial Survey Data. Or other duties and responsibilities closely related to Photogrammetrist.
• Certifications: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate is required and must be obtained within 180 days of employment.
  
  

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Level II Photogrammetrist

• Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, GIS Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degree must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, engineering, and planning.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, GIS Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degree must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, engineering, and planning.
• Experience: 2 years performing Aerial Survey Data assimilation, orientation, bridging & aerial triangulation, Engineering Survey Review and Approval, Equipment Calibration, Project Planning and or Compilation of Aerial Survey Data. Or other duties and responsibilities closely related to Photogrammetrist..
  
  

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

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.