Aeronautical Survey Planner
Background
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS), in accordance with a series of interagency agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), provides airport geodetic control, runway, navigational aid, obstruction, and other aeronautical data that is critical to the operation of the National Airspace System. Most of this data is source information obtained using field survey and photogrammetric methods.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) uses the data to develop instrument approach and departure procedures, determine maximum takeoff weights, update aeronautical databases and publications, and prepare airport planning and engineering studies. NGS develops survey standards, guidelines, models, and tools designed to assist surveyors conducting aeronautical surveys.
To meet recent demands, the NGS Aeronautical Survey Program (ASP) has shifted from conducting surveys to providing quality assurance and guidance for airport surveys contracted by airport sponsors in support of the FAA Airports Surveying GIS Program. While the number of NGS aeronautical surveys is reduced, NGS’ expertise is greatly leveraged. NGS utilizes a combination of in-house photogrammetric analysis and field survey methods to ensure the airport safety-critical data is compliant with FAA advisory circulars. Additionally, NGS participates in accuracy assessment studies of new and emerging technologies that can be leveraged to support the collection of aeronautical information.
Position Description
Understand NGS and FAA strategic goals and the relationship between the organizations to include regulations, specifications, and standards related to aeronautical surveys. Understand field survey planning procedures and flight line layouts, perform imagery reviews, data archiving, quality control/quality assurance of third-party survey data, data analysis, product production, printing, and distribution. Assist in developing strategic plans and concepts and keeps abreast of new technologies and methods.
Required Skills
1+ years of relevant experience conducting and reviewing airport surveys. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with sensitive or classified data. Be familiar with aeronautical survey methodologies, techniques, and GIS fields.
Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education
BS in GIS, Geodesy, Geography, related discipline, or equivalent.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.