Business Analytic Specialist (Statewide Mapping)

This position leads and improves efficiency and effectiveness of the LA DOTD Remote Sensing Unit for the Statewide Mapping Program collection efforts. The position consults with counterparts in the Data Collection and Management Systems (Section 21) to provide DOTD with the most accurate remotely sensed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) imaging data, which is used by the department, external contractors, the Federal Government, and the public. Also, this position acts as a liaison to the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program’s future collection and future planning and facilitates our collection efforts with all State and Federal partners related to the program., + Coordinates, reviews and analyzes data concerning program’s collection aspects of Statewide Topographic Mapping projects, including compliance with quality and specifications. Collaborates with staff, consultants, and other partners assigned to various projects, particularly with Section 21 - Data Collection unit for data consolidation and Section 30 - Location and Survey’s Photogrammetry unit in support of the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program.

• Presents and produces special mapping requests to the Office of the Secretary or LA DOTO Legal Section. Prepares short and long-range planning of collection efforts of LA DOTO LiDAR and aerial photo collection

• Conducts periodic and comprehensive evaluations of ongoing collections of LiDAR and Photogrammetry for the statewide mapping program to ensure the organization meets its stated goals.

• Serves as the designated DOTO representative to federal, state and local agencies, the LiDAR GIS industry and the public.

• Prepares or provides expert guidance in the preparation of contracts, memorandums of understanding, and task orders for consultants and other partners to obtain and supply geospatial data for use in the Statewide Topographic Mapping Program and confirms they adhere to deliverables., Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to)

Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement., Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field., The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173480) ., Do you have any experience with collection related to the Statewide Topographic Mapping program?, Do you have any experience with UAV and Fixed Wing Aerial photo and LIDAR collection?

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