Relocation assistance may be offered at the time of offer.
Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
3D Modeling
Requirements
Certification as a Photogrammetrist according to American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing requirements.
Six years of experience in photogrammetry, including three years in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence.
References from four people who hold or have held responsible positions in photogrammetry and have first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications.
Declaration of compliance with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Code of Ethics.
Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify after accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9.
A resume detailing qualifications and work history is required.
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing qualifications is required.
Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information from control surveys, large-format aerial photographs, and light detection and ranging data using manned fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.
Plan and perform photogrammetric processes to develop engineering-design-level three-dimensional models, including digital elevation models, digital surface models, and digital terrain models, from aerial survey data.
Plan and supervise survey activities for control, specify photography or other imagery requirements, manage mapping or other mensuration projects, and interpret imagery and data.
Desired Qualifications
Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor is optional.
Additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications may be considered.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for the collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, Large Format aerial photographs, and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data. This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor.
For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at [email protected]
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include\:
·Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
·Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
·A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
·A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)\:
Certified Photogrammetrist per ASPRS requirements\:
A professional who uses photogrammetric technology to extract measurements and make maps and interpret data from images. The Photogrammetrist is responsible for all phases of mapping and other mensuration requirements, which include planning and supervising survey activities for control, specifying photography or other imagery requirements, managing projects for mapping or other mensuration requirements and interpretation.
·Six years of experience in photogrammetry, three years of which were in a position of professional responsibility demonstrating professional knowledge and competence.
·References from four persons who are holding, or who have held, responsible positions in photogrammetry and have first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications.
·Declaration of compliance with the Code of Ethics of the ASPRS
Certifications\:
Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is optional.
Alternative qualifications include\: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https\://www.e-verify.gov
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