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Working Title: Mobile Lidar Coordinator

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80303

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/19/2024

• Closing Date : 10/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Land Management / Land Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly; $72,996 - $107,532 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : N/A

• Supervisor Name : Colin Lee

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

This job posting is for the Mobile Lidar Coordinator within the Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Unit. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising employees on the mobile lidar team.

• Working with MnDOT offices statewide, to schedule and coordinate the deployment of our mobile mapping services.

• Serving as a project manager on consultant mapping contracts.

• Providing field collection, data processing, and feature extraction training to staff.

• Developing work plans and scheduling field operations.

• Maintaining the mobile mapping vehicle and related equipment.

• Collecting and processing terrestrial mobile lidar.

• Creating geospatial products including: planimetric maps, Digital Terrain Models (DTM), ortho-rectified mosaics, and other GIS products.

• Performing research and development, representing MnDOT at conferences and acting as a liaison between private, public, and academia.

In-state travel is required up to 25% between April through October performing field work.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:

• Experience applying remote sensing principles, lidar processes and procedures, and ground control requirements.

• Experience using lidar scanners and GPS/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment.

• Experience with lidar post-processing and feature collection from terrestrial lidar.

• Experience with Computer-aided design (CAD).

• Experience coordinating geospatial projects.

Possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a mobile mapping program.

• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

• Experience providing leadwork direction and guidance over professional and technical staff.

• Possess a Certified Mapping Scientist (Lidar) Certificate or Certified Photogrammetrist by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).

• Experience using multiple software packages including MicroStation ORD, TopoDOT, Trimble Business Center, Terrasolid Suite, and POSPac.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.