NC 08238
OSP 8/87
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEER II
This is advanced technical and supervisory work in professional photogrammetric engineering within
the Department of Transportation in the location, design and construction of highways and other
structures.
Employees perform technical duties and direct photogrammetric engineers and technicians in
photogrammetic projects of greater complexity and broader scope. The work usually involves directing
a production section composed of a number of small squads in the performance of tasks involved in the
procurement, processing and inspection of aerial photography; the stereo-photogrammetric production
of topograhic maps; the aquisition of digitized earth work data for volume computations; the
performance of all related computations; and the preparation of plan sheets for engineering design,
rectified photo maps and photo mosaics. Employees work independently and consult with their
supervisor on only the most complex, unusual or controversial projects. Work may include other duties
and responsibilities as assigned.
I. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
Variety and Scope - Employees supervise engineers and technicians and perform advanced technical
work. Employees coordinate work assignments and manpower of the sub-units, and are responsible for
completion of the engineering phase of photogrammetric topographic surveys, base plan sheets,
planimetric maps, cross-section surveys, hydrographic surveys, aerial obstruction surveys, and other
photogrammetric engineering projects. Employees also oversee the preparation of flight maps and field
survey project control plans, and assist in determining project scope and specifications.
Intricacy - Work involves performing difficult computations, analyzing and reviewing project data, and
making the more complex photogrammetric decisions and judgements. Employees review and make
key decisions in complicated volume calculations and aerotriangulation adjustments, review stereo
compilation, final map design and content, and photogrammetric surveys to maintain quality control and
assure compliance to specifications.
Subject Matter Complexity - Employees must have a considerable understanding of the principles,
equipment and current practices in photogrammetry including a working knowledge of roadway and
structure design, hydrology, field surveying, aerial photography, remote sensing, and computer data
processing applications.
Guidelines - Guidelines cover the function well and include department and division policy, procedures
and resource books such as Map Plotting Procedures and Symbols Manual, NCDOT Roadway
Standards Manual, route surveys and design textbooks, the Ephemeris, and the Manual of
Photogrammetry. Employees occassionally adapt guidelines.
II. RESPONSIBILITY:
Nature of Instructions - Employees are assigned projects for their section with established completion
dates and general specifications. Employees are responsible for establishing internal schedules and
deadlines and for consulting with their supervisor as needed on any new or unusual projects.
Nature of Review - Section and sub-unit work is reviewed through oral consultations with their
supervisor and through project status reports. Completed projects are occasionally reviewed on a
random basis for technical accuracy and compliance with specifications.
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OSP Rev. 8/87
Scope of Decisions - Decisions directly affect projects of broader scope in photogrammetric data
compilation, map and roadway design, earthwork volume quantities, project schedules, and ultimately
could affect individual landowners, contractors and personnel from other agencies.
Consequence of Decisions - Photogrammetric services are used for the location of highways, and other
structures, right of way settlements, computing payments to contractors for earth removal during
highway construction, and providing data, maps or photos to other agencies. Employee errors could
result in overall project delays, improper property settlements, incorrect or delayed payments to
contractors, and general delays in providing services to other agencies.
III. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Scope of Contacts - Work involves contact with resident engineers, highway engineers, roadway design
engineers and right of way agents.
Nature and Purpose - Contacts are primarily to obtain, clarify and convey facts concerning
phctogrammetric projects.
IV. OTHER WORK DEMANDS:
Work Conditions - Work is performed in a general office environment with occasional field trips.
Hazards - Work-requiring travel exposes the employee to normal driving hazards.
V. RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities - Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of
professional photogrammetry as related to highway location, design and construction. Considerable
knowledge of the capabilities, use and operation of the tools, instruments and equipment associated
with photogrammetry and engineering surveys. Working knowledge of roadway and structure design,
field surveying, aerial photography, and computer data processing applications. Ability to organize,
coordinate and direct the work of sub-units. Ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of
subordinate employees. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and to
communicate ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Training and Experience Requirements - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major
in photogrammetry or civil engineering and three years of directly related photogrammetric experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.