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Transportation Specialist Advanced

Wisconsin DOT

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Location: Multiple Wisconsin locations
Type: Full Time
Posted: 06/30/2023
Deadline to Apply: 08/09/2023
Payrate: $56,160 - $76,960 Annually

The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting for an Analytical Triangulation and Stereo Compilation Specialist (Transportation Specialist Advanced). This position is located in the Photogrammetry unit within the Bureau of Technical Services! 

This full time permanent position can he headquartered out of: Madison, Waukesha, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse or Superior! 

Position Summary

The major goal of this position is to provide mapping files and digital terrain models (DTMs) of existing conditions, which are used as the basis for planning studies, design, plats, and construction final quantities.

This position independently interprets and extracts data from aerial imagery and LiDAR point clouds, and compiles engineering quality planimetric (ground features) maps and DTMs (elevation data) with a varying degree of complexity. This position operates softcopy workstations using a variety of exclusive photogrammetric and LiDAR software programs. The data compiled by this position represents the ground truth and are the sole responsibility of the compiler to ensure accurate delineation of features and elevations. The quality of the data has significant impact on the project success.

Special requirements:

  • Ability to use both hands for stereo compliation hardware
  • Selected candidate must pass a stereo test prior to recieving an official offer. This test will be conducted in Madison WI.

To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov 

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

  • Experience in the application of Photogrammetric principles, methods, standards, instrumentation, and techniques.
  • Experience in Photogrammetric Analytical Triangulation and/or 3D stereo compilation methods utilizing MicroStation.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $56,160 – $76,960, plus excellent benefits.

A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

  • Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
  • Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment)
  • A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
  • An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being