Engineering Technician 3 (Remote Sensing)

Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transportation department is seeking a candidate to operate specialized surveying equipment and provide technical advice for GPS and surveying data collection throughout the state. The role requires adherence to strict safety standards and the ability to work in hazardous conditions as well as coordinate with survey crews. A high school diploma with sub-professional engineering experience is required. Competitive pay with potential premium earnings is available.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate specialized surveying equipment for obtaining data.
• Experience with software for point cloud processing.
• Strong adherence to safety standards in hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and provide technical advice on specialized equipment.
• Coordinate projects for topographic surveying data.
• Review and advise on data accuracy.

Skills

GPS Real Time Network (RTN)

Real Time Kinematic (RTK)

Technical advice

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of sub-professional engineering experience

Tools

TOPO DOT

Trimble Real Works

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Section 30 – Location/Survey
33/180066/ENGTECH3/8.8.25-EH

The incumbent for this position is required to operate and provide expert technical advice in the operation of specialized equipment for Location and Survey and to give advice and guidance for consultant oversight. This equipment is typically used for obtaining GPS control points, topographic survey data, Mobile LiDAR data, Hydrographic Survey data and other surveying related data throughout the state. This data is obtained along roadways including buildings and other structures such as bridges and dams. The incumbent is often required to work under very hazardous conditions, such as near vehicular traffic, hilly or swampy terrain, in ravines, under structures, in manholes and numerous other locations. The incumbent is required to adhere to rigorous safety standards, and the wearing of special safety attire as required by LA DOTD's safety section. This position requires statewide travel each week that involves overnight stays Monday through Thursday. Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in one of these specialized fields: architecture, cartography, chemistry, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, geography, geology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics. All specialized course work credited must be in the same specialized field. A combination of course work from different fields will not be accepted.

Full-time training in sub-professional engineering from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis for a maximum of one year of experience.

Completion of a two year course of study in a sub-professional engineering curriculum from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for two years of the required experience.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .Job Duties:

• Works with Location and Survey specific GPS Real Time Network (RTN), Real Time Kinematic (RTK) and Static equipment. Also able to operate digital levels and total stations for DOTD projects to obtain topographic survey data for all terrain including bridge structures, buildings, fields, swamps and roadways.
• Provides expert technical advice to the Surveyor Supervisor, DOTD Surveyor Administrator and the Location and Survey Automation, Photogrammetry, and LiDAR units. This process will require the incumbent to have working knowledge of the operation of software packages such as TOPO DOT, Trimble Real Works, Trimble Business Center and digital level processing software. This task will require the incumbent to review, oversee and advise concerning the data to determine accuracies and blunders in point cloud data and level loops.
• Works with the Surveyor Supervisor, Surveyor Manager, and survey crews to coordinate and schedule projects for obtaining topographic surveying data. Process daily timesheets and complete truck logs along with maintaining records for expense accounts and travel card entries.
• Contacts property owners to obtain permission to enter private property.
• Coordinates control project assignments with location survey party chiefs and field supervisors on projects requiring establishment of new horizontal and vertical control, and verification of existing control.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.

• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Stanley Ard
Surveyor Administrator
DOTD/Location/Survey
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
[phone]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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