TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Photogrammetry Specialist that will be based in Austin, Texas. A Photogrammetrist performs image assessment, point selection, mensuration, triangulation, orthorectification, dynamic range adjustments, and processing in order to produce computer aided drafted mapping and image products. They increase the relative and absolute positioning accuracy of imagery from sensors to support mono and stereo exploitation. These analysts assess, evaluate, and extract elevation data from stereo imagery. This is a highly technical and rewarding career opportunity for the right candidate to learn and grow in this remote sensing industry.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This position is for one Photogrammetry Specialist II or III, depending on business need and the applicants' qualifications.

This candidate will perform advanced technical photogrammetric and LIDAR extraction services to produce design-level mapping and digital terrain models (DTMs) for transportation engineering design projects. The Specialist III can serve as a Lead Worker with additional work responsibilities that would involve training and production or project leading. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to view imagery using a stereo 3D monitor and manipulate a 3D cursor to produce measurements and register data to build a terrain surface model.
• Coordinates projects within the photogrammetry section and monitors project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Determines operational, technical and support requirements for photogrammetry and other geospatial hardware and software.
• Digitizes complex planimetric features and Digital Terrain Models, break lines and mass points directly from scanned aerial photographs or point cloud data to create highly technical design level mapping used for transportation design on a digital stereo workstation.
• Identifies and develops possible solutions for recurring quality control problems.
• Installs and evaluates new software and hardware.
• Installs project data and digital imagery for projects.
• Keeps abreast of technological changes in photogrammetry and related computer software and hardware.
• Operates a digital stereo workstation to acquire stereo-triangulation or digital terrain data.
• Coordinates and/or performs the backup of projects; ensures adherence to quality control procedures.
• Provides computer support and advice to the photogrammetry branch.
• Requests data to be archived and finalized for deliverables.
• Reviews and edits all graphic files produced and merges graphic files into project files for engineering design.
• Serves on departmental teams, task forces and committees.
• Trains less tenured photogrammetry specialists.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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