Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Function
This position coordinates surveys, UAV missions, post processing field data and other image related analytical efforts to support Charlotte Water’s Geographic Information Systems team.
Summary
This position collects, post-processes, and analyzes geospatial data related to water and wastewater infrastructure using various surveying practices. This position will present data collected and analyzed in maps, presentations, and other analytical platforms. This position is responsible for coordinating UAV missions, inventorying the departments UAV equipment, keeping the department up with UAV industry trends, as well as FAA guidelines and regulations. This position will require onsite coordination of other team members as well as vendor field work.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning field work and onsite coordination of vendor field work.
• Produce geospatial intelligence by analyzing images and geospatial data.
• Determine the location and dimensions of objects utilizing survey techniques in tandem with unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Field collection of water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Post-processing survey data for inclusion in an enterprise database environment.
• Use mapping and cartography programs to create maps based on collected geospatial data as well as aerial imagery.
• Archive and organize images and data obtained from field collection.
• Train team members as well as vendors on Charlotte Water’s preferred survey collection methods.
• Maintain Charlotte Water’s survey standards.
• Collaborates with other Charlotte Water departments related to surveying efforts as well as UAV operations.
• Lead field efforts related to various data collection projects.
• Evaluation and adjustments of procedures, processes, techniques, models and/or methodologies used to capture, process, analyze and store geospatial data.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of land surveying best practices.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center
• Knowledge of Trimble Mobile Mapping Solutions
• Knowledge of Trimble Access
• Knowledge of Pix4D
• Knowledge of ESRI suite of applications including use of web applications and mobile applications.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with people with different professional backgrounds.
• Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to obtain a City driving permit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work includes some sedentary work and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, mental acuity, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/observations/equipment, and walking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to reflect the position activities and requirements accurately, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
Teleworking opportunities are available. However, mandatory office hours are expected based on workload and project schedules.
Preferred Qualification
• Must be able to obtain Photogrammetry certification within one year.
• 5 years of professional licensed surveying experience.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED from accredited institution
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience using GIS applications.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
• Must have a current Professional Survey License in North Carolina
• Must have a current FAA part 107 license
• Requires a valid driver's license.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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