GIS Supervisor (Remote Sensing Unit/LiDAR)

Salary : $5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Promotion Job Number: Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division: Section 30 Opening Date: 05/20/2026 Closing Date: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Section 30 - Location/Survey S30/50695621/GISS/5.20.26-BH GIS Supervisor (Remote Sensing Unit/LiDAR) About this Position: This position supervises all activities related to the daily operations and post-processing of all LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and imagery data compiled by the Remote Sensing Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR A bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus four years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

• Supervises and works along with staff in LiDAR data extraction/compilation generated and maintained by the Office of Engineering. Oversees and assists in production of detailed LiDAR derivative products as requested.
• Supervises the development, implementation, and upgrading of the latest technology with LiDAR applications. Establishes equipment and product needs, including computer hardware and software and writes justifications for purchase.
• Serves as the designated DOTD representative to federal, state and local agencies, the LiDAR GIS industry and the public.
• Represents DOTD in LiDAR GIS activities pertaining to enterprise implementation, data collection, mapping and analysis at GIS conferences, seminars, workshops and training sessions to improve and stay abreast of the latest advances in LiDAR GIS and related technologies.
• Supervises the production of various types of graphics and digital or photographic slides of special purpose maps, GIS statistics and results of modeling using a variety of software products including production of high-level GIS demonstrations with multimedia hardware and software.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a promotion or Detail to Special Duty and is only open to current DOTD permanent status employees. How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact: Stanley Ard Surveyor Administrator 1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-379-1101 [email protected] 01 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? 06 Do you have any LiDAR collection experience related to Office of Engineering and Statewide Topographic mapping program collection?

• Yes
• No

07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your experience. If you answered no, enter N/A. 08 Do you have any experience with Riegl LiDAR sensors?

• Yes
• No

09 Please select how you qualify for this position.

• Six years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.
• Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.
• A bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus four years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.
• None of the above.

10 If indicated in your response to the previous question that you completed 12 semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field, please list each course in the following format: course acronym and number -- course name -- semester hours -- institution where earned. Ex. GEOG 4046 - Web GIS - 3 hrs - LSUIf not, please type "N/A". Required Question Apply tot his job Apply To this Job