Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central District, Jefferson City, MO

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $54,953.76 and a senior starting salary of $59,350.08.

Why you’ll love this position:

The geographic information system specialist performs routine entry-level activities in the design, implementation, and support of geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

• Performs the planning and development of aerial acquisition projects. Develops contract documents and provides quality assurance for contract deliverables including aerial photography, control surveys and design grade LiDAR.
• Process and register mobile and drone lidar data, extracts topographic and planimetric features, and produces deliverables.
• Provides technical support in GIS data collection. Research emerging GIS data collection technology.
• Manage the Design Division's geospatial data, including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), aerial photography and survey.
• Plans and performs control surveys for Lidar or Aerial data acquisition.
• Operates UAV to collect Lidar or Photogrammetry data.
• Processes Lidar or Photogrammetry data.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Geography, Computer Science, Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, or related field

Special Working Conditions:

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Wavier of minimum requirements may be considered.
• Hybrid telework option may be considered after six-month probation period. Full-time telework is not available.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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