Mission Sensor Operator, Photogrammetrist 2
State of Washington
Tumwater, Washington, U.S.
Seasonal, Full-time, Represented
Posted Oct 22, 2025
Onsite
Compensation
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About the role
Mission Sensor Operator, Photogrammetrist 2
Responsibilities
- Serves as an Aircrew Member in both helicopters and airplanes as a mission sensor operator and reports to the MSO Photogrammetrist 3.
- Provides Initial/extended attack wildland aerial fire incident intelligence operating Airborne Photogrammic Electro Optical/Infrared Collection Cameras systems.
- Perform digital file translations and manipulations to accommodate various CAD, GIS, and Engineering design systems/programs and assist editing of digital data for natural resource operations.
- Create Wildland Fire Airborne Intelligence products to include perimeter files and maps, elevation data, topographical maps, fire growth perimeters, Color/Infrared photographs, Live video downloads with interpretation, etc.
- Operates, maintains, downloads, edits and create airborne reports/maps/intelligence using handheld FLIR devices, Cameras, and advanced Thermal/Infrared/Mapping/Lidar aircraft systems,
Requirements
- Intermediate Level Computer Skills.
- 10 Flight Hours in either a helicopter or small airplane (e.g. Bell 206L4, Kodiak K100, Grand Caravan, etc.).
- Experience with Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures as an Aircrew Member.
- Experience operating FAA/Fire and ground radio communication systems.
- Experience and Knowledge of aircraft mission flight planning and the National Airspace System (NAS).
- Experience with developing reports and products via Microsoft Office Suite and Mission planning Software.
- 1 year of experience processing mapping, data, and GIS operations (ACR GIS Pro, Googe Earth, etc.).
- Ability to function collaboratively with peers in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
- Ability to fly up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to quickly adapt, learn, and operate airborne electro-optical systems.
- Ability to consistently make sound decisions with little to no direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
Benefits
- Benefits
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Tumwater, Washington, U.S.
Employment Type
Seasonal, Full-time, Represented
Original Posting
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