06/13/1995 12150

PHOTOGRAMMETRY MANAGER

DEFINITION: This is managerial work in photogrammetry.

An employee in this class manages various phases of a statewide photogrammetric program. Work involves coordinating the work of photogrammetry staff engaged in aerial photographic missions or computer aided stereo plotting and automated drafting of large scale engineering topographic maps or operation of a photogrammetric laboratory, or review and quality control and network densification surveys, and liaison with consultants and agency personnel. Assignments are received in the form of general objectives and guidelines from a Division Chief who reviews work for overall effectiveness.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Manages activities associated with the computer aided stereo plotting and drafting and mapping, operation of the photogrammetric laboratory, and the editing of internal mapping.

Prepares cost estimates for use in negotiating fees for professional photogramemtric engineering services.

Negotiates consultant mapping fees and manages multiple consultant mapping contracts involving geodetic control surveys, and conventional and digital map compilation, and other photogrammetric services.

Writes specifications and supervises aerial photography contract assignments.

Writes technical specifications, determines scope of work and oversees consultant contracts and in-house staff using satellite surveying technology for mapping control and National Geodetic Reference System survey network densification.

Reviews merit of aerial photography requests and advises cost effective changes when necessary and coordinates scheduling of photo flights with other units.

Supervises activities associated with the editing and quality assurance of contractual mapping, execution of geodetic surveys, and liaison with consultants and agency personnel.

Maintains progress charts; prepares reports and makes recommendations of projects, specifications, policies, and related matters.

Assigns and reviews all work of unit supervisors; resolves the most complex problems to assure work is completed on a timely basis; coordinates work with related departmental engineering offices and other units within the photogrammetric section.

Provides for the training of subordinates personnel.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the application of analogue and analytical stereoscopic mapping instruments as applied to photogrammetric mapping.

Knowledge of geodetic field survey methods, instrumentation, and techniques as applied to control surveys for topographic mapping.

Knowledge of photogrammetric theory, methods, and techniques applied in the production of topographic maps.

Knowledge of photographic methods and techniques applied to obtaining aerial photographs, performing field control surveys, and producing conventional and digital mapping products.

Knowledge of mathematics as applied to photogrammetry, surveying and use of computers.

Knowledge of the principles of effective management.

Knowledge of the principles of highway location and design as applied to photogrammetry.

Ability to manage several operations of a photogrammetric section including photographic flight, photogrammetric laboratory, survey field operations and office computation, computer aided stereo instrument operations, and automated map drafting.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, and the general public.

Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year as a Photogrammetry Supervisor or Aerial Photographic Supervisor.

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Four years of technical photogrammetric work or conducting geodetic surveys, including one year of first level supervisory photogrammetry work.

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Three years of technical photogrammetric work or conducting geodetic surveys, including one year of supervisory photogrammetry work.

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Registered Survey's License as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, or possession of a Registered Surveyor's License obtained in another public jurisdiction under requirements which are at least equal to the standards of Pennsylvania. Designation as a Certified Photogrammetrist as issued by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing may be substituted in lieu of the Professional Surveyor's License.