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.