Drone Team Supervisor (GIS Supervisor)

📍 Orange County, CA

🗓 Deadline: July 9, 2025

Overview:

Orange County Public Works is hiring a Drone Team Supervisor to lead its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operations. This role oversees a team collecting geospatial data for infrastructure, environmental, and safety projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise drone and GIS staff
Plan and manage drone operations
Ensure data quality and safety compliance
Produce maps, reports, and 3D models
Lead complex GIS and UAS projects

Requirements:

Bachelor’s in GIS, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years GIS experience (1+ year in a lead/supervisory role)
5+ years professional drone (UAV/UAS) experience strongly preferred

Skills Needed:

Drone photogrammetry, LiDAR, multispectral imaging
GIS software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD Civil 3D
Programming: Python, JavaScript, AutoLISP, .NET
Experience with surveying, 3D geospatial data, and GNSS devices
Strong leadership and communication skills

Job Type:

🟢 Specialist / Supervisor (not pilot-only)

Salary:

Competitive + 4% raise scheduled for June 2025

Negotiable based on qualifications

Contact:

Brian Quinlan

Phone: (714) 667-9750

Email: Brian.Quinlan@ocpw.ocgov.com

County of Orange

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