Remote Sensing Section Director - Design Division - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated supervisor for photogrammetric services. The role involves overseeing a team, coordinating remote sensing operations, and engaging with various governmental agencies. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in management and technical processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Photogrammetry, surveying, or cartography.
• 3 years supervisory/managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team engaged in photogrammetric services.
• Coordinates and plans the use of technology for remote sensing operations.
• Represents the Department at various governmental levels.

Skills

Surveying

Remote sensing

Mapping

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Photogrammetry

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying

Bachelor's Degree in Cartography

Job description

Supervises a group of technical and professional staff engaged in providing photogrammetric services to support TxDOT engineering operations. Reports to the Design Division Director. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of information, technology processes, policies, standards, procedures and associated roles and responsibilities.
• Consults with departmental engineering personnel and/or city, county, state and federal agencies concerning project status and scheduling.
• Coordinates and plans the use of hardware and software to support remote sensing operations.
• May serve as project manager, consultant, facilitator, reviewer or evaluator for a wide variety of survey, remote sensing and mapping projects, activities and/or committees.
• Oversees and/or prepares technical documentation and reports.
• Oversees the recruitment, training and development of a professional and technical staff to support and improve services and products in area of responsibility.
• Prepares and monitors budget and staffing requirements.
• Represents the Department at national, state and local levels regarding area of responsibility.
• Stays abreast of new technologies to support remote sensing operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Photogrammetry, surveying, or cartography
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Photogrammetry, surveying or cartography.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Surveying, remote sensing and mapping methods, materials and publication procedures
• Remote sensing and digital mapping processes and techniques
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments. Including GIS/GNSS Satellite surveying procedures.
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuringperformance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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