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GIS Supervisor (Remote Sensing Unit/LiDAR)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Baton Rouge, LA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • 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

stanley.ard@la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp .

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