06/01/1989 12151

PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND SURVEYS MANAGER

DEFINITION: This is professional work in administering and directing the statewide photogrammetric and surveys program for the Department of Transportation.

The employee in this class is responsible for directing a statewide photogrammetric and surveys program to produce computer aided large scale topographic mapping products for highway location and design purposes. Work involves responsibility for coordinating activities of a large staff of professional and technician subordinates and consultants to provide the engineering mapping information necessary for precise highway location and design data. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and is reviewed by a professional design manager through the occasional inspection of maps, evaluation of recommendations, and the review of program measures, product specifications, and performance standards and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs and coordinates a statewide computer aided Photogrammetric mapping and surveys program.

Establishes internal operating procedures and priorities; provides professional direction and guidance; resolves unusual problems; and effects operational changes necessary to maintain maximum effectiveness.

Maintains liaison with district and central office personnel, photogrammetric engineering firms, design consultants, and Federal agencies, provides advice in determining mapping requirements and the feasibility of utilizing photogrammetric methods.

Administers a statewide program for the establishment and preservation of National/State Geodetic Survey Reference System Control and provides for dissemination of survey information to public and private surveyors and engineers.

Evaluates Global Position System satellite surveying technology advances and recommends/implements its integration into surveying operations of the Department.

Provides for the acquisition of engineering aerial photography for design needs through the administration of a photographic aircraft and flight personnel and the procurement of contracted aerial photography services.

Develops standards and prepares specifications for the performance of photogrammetric work.

Provides operational guidance to District personnel on matters related to conventional surveying methods and equipment.

Reviews work in progress and upon completion to insure compliance with approved standards and specifications.

Attends meetings of professional organizations to keep abreast of current developments in the photogrammetry and surveying professions.

Provides for the preparation and maintenance of all files, records, and reports.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of photographic methods and techniques and aviation requirements as applied to obtaining aerial photography.

Knowledge of the principles of effective management.

A thorough knowledge of the application of analogue and analytical stereoscopic computer aided mapping instruments.

Knowledge of geodetic field survey theory, methods, and techniques, as applied to topographic mapping.

Knowledge of computer systems operation and mapping applications.

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

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

Ability to direct and administer all operations of a photogrammetric division including photographic flight, photogrammetric laboratory, survey measurements and computations, and computer aided mapping.

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: Two years as a Photogrammetry Manager

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Six years of progressively responsible experience in photogrammetric and geodetic survey work, two of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Registered Surveyor'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 acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers.