GIS Analyst 1-3 (Remote Sensing)

About This Job

GIS Analyst 1-3 Section 30- Location & Survey 30 / 50555555 / GIS1-3 / 7.15.25-EH This position requires flying in the Department's airplane and operating the camera used for collecting aerial photograph. This position processes and verifies the LiDAR system data entry, will work with complex LiDAR and Photography data for the Location and Survey Section as part of the Statewide Topographic mapping and other department needs such as court exhibits and drainage mapping. Is also responsible for computing and analyzing data as collected by the department or consultant's LiDAR units. Reviews the data for accuracy and prepares it for further use in the statewide mapping program as well as for drainage mapping and court exhibits. This position is also required to operate the LiDAR system as well as the digital aerial camera system for the department and includes making and reviewing flight planning for the collection of data.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and / or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and / or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR A bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties And Other Information

Job Duties :

• Collects data by flying in the Department's airplane and operating the camera used for collecting aerial photography. Also, takes raw LiDAR data and processes it through post processing software to combine raw data with GPS data and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data to produce geo-referenced LiDAR files. The incumbent also identifies data voids and verifies data sets covering the entire project extents, generates LAS files by merging GPS, IMU and LiDAR data via software packages, validates and adjusts relative accuracy for adjacent flight lines, shifts LiDAR point cloud points to match ground control points, classifies point cloud data as determined by appropriate software.
• Utilizes department software to process LiDAR and aerial photography data for the department, the statewide topographic mapping program and for court exhibits.
• Utilizes department software to prepare for the collection of LiDAR data for the statewide mapping program as well as other tasks as required by the department for the statewide mapping program.
• Utilizes department software to set up flight mission planning for drainage mapping and topographic mapping for the department.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency / disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details :

Career Progression : Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a GIS Analyst 1, GIS Analyst 2 or GIS Analyst 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

How To Apply :

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.

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. For further information about this vacancy contact : Stanley J. Ard DOTD / Surveyor Administrator 1201 Capitol Access Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-379-1101