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- THE POSITION
Are you seeking an opportunity that goes beyond just a job and instead marks the beginning of a promising career path? Utilize your expertise in digital photography and CADD to contribute to the mapping and planning of various projects related to bridges and highways. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career by applying for the position of Photogrammetry Technician 1 at the Department of Transportation today!
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role is within the Bureau Construction, Engineering Automation and Services Division, specifically in the Photogrammetry & Surveys Section. Your main responsibilities will involve creating digital topographic maps, digital orthophotography, and other geospatial products. These products are essential for the Districts' bridge and highway design program. To produce these maps and photographs, you will utilize various technologies such as imagery from crewed aircraft, Un-crewed Aerial Systems (UAS or drones), lidar, and other remote sensing technologies. You will also be operating complex softcopy stereo workstations and utilizing different photogrammetry and 3D modeling software packages. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to operate lidar equipment and UAS. Your tasks will include photogrammetric orientation, data compilation and editing, 3D model creation, and quality assurance/quality control of the final products. It is important to adhere to the standards outlined in Publication 122. Furthermore, you will evaluate new 3D modeling techniques and explore opportunities to support the Digital Delivery initiative.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- One year of experience as a Technical Assistant; or
- One year of experience in the operation of stereoscopic plotting instruments used in the production of topographic maps or performing geodetic field surveys; or
- An Associate's Degree in an appropriate engineering technology; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.- EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.