Texas Department of Transportation

Remote Sensing Section Director - Design Division - Austin, TX - (2501670)

Position Information

Are you ready to shape the future of transportation in Texas? TxDOT's Design Division is on the hunt for a visionary leader to helm the Remote Sensing Services Section. This pivotal role involves guiding and supporting cutting-edge LiDAR, imagery, geospatial products, and aerial mapping services. Your expertise will drive the development of over $10 billion in transportation projects annually across the Lone Star State. You'll collaborate closely with Division leadership and project managers in all 25 districts, making a tangible impact on Texas' infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation and leadership, we invite you to join the TxDOT Team and help pave the way for tomorrow's transportation solutions!

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Minimum Salary

: 110,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 140,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq - Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Supervises a group of technical and professional staff engaged in providing photogrammetric services to support TxDOT engineering operations. Reports to the Design Division Director. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of information, technology processes, policies, standards, procedures and associated roles and responsibilities.
• Consults with departmental engineering personnel and/or city, county, state and federal agencies concerning project status and scheduling.
• Coordinates and plans the use of hardware and software to support remote sensing operations.
• May serve as project manager, consultant, facilitator, reviewer or evaluator for a wide variety of survey, remote sensing and mapping projects, activities and/or committees.
• Oversees and/or prepares technical documentation and reports.
• Oversees the recruitment, training and development of a professional and technical staff to support and improve services and products in area of responsibility.
• Prepares and monitors budget and staffing requirements.
• Represents the Department at national, state and local levels regarding area of responsibility.
• Stays abreast of new technologies to support remote sensing operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Photogrammetry, surveying, or cartography
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Photogrammetry, surveying or cartography.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Surveying, remote sensing and mapping methods, materials and publication procedures
• Remote sensing and digital mapping processes and techniques
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments. Including GIS/GNSS Satellite surveying procedures.
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job

: Information Technology

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: Jun 16, 2025, 6:37:11 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Director IV State Job Code/s: 1623

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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