Stereo Compilation Specialist

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation currently has a vacancy for a Stereo Compilation Specialist in the Bureau of Technical Services.  This position plays an exciting role in extracting the terrain information necessary to compile the planimetric/topographic maps and digital terrain models needed to identify the existing horizontal features and variations of the earth’s surface.

The list of eligible names generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other similar vacancies that occur over the next 6 to 12 months. 

Job Duties:   

This Stereo Compilation Specialist position is responsible for providing engineering accuracy maps and digital terrain models (DTM’s) of existing conditions, which are used as the basis for planning studies, design, plats, and construction final quantities.  This position compiles planimetric data from stereo models into three-dimensional files.  This position also interprets and extracts data from aerial imagery and compiles engineering quality planimetric (ground features) maps and DTM’s (elevation data) with a varying degree of complexity.  This position operates softcopy workstations using a variety of photogrammetric software programs.  The quality of the data has significant impact on the project success.

Special Notes:   

Candidates will be required to pass a stereoscopic vision test prior to an offer of employment.

Prior to any appointment for this position, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Ability to see in three-dimensions and pass a stereo test.
• Ability to obtain 20/20 correctable vision.
• Ability to use both hands to operate a stereo measuring mouse.
• Extensive knowledge of photogrammetric engineering principles, methods, techniques, standards and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of large-scale compilation.
• Extensive knowledge of aerial photo interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of Photogrammetry.
• Knowledge of physical geography.
• Knowledge of cartography.
• Extensive knowledge of planimetric stereo compilation mapping methods and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of digital terrain modeling theory, methods and procedures.