GIS Supervisor

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) IT Executive Program is recruiting to fill a GIS Supervisor vacancy. This position will be stationed out of our Central office in Madison and may also be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

State of Wisconsin benefits include excellent health insurance options, ample leave time, a business casual office atmosphere, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness. We offer a team-orientated atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance, flexible working schedules for most positions, and the ability to flex hours with supervisor approval.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. In the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the DNR has a long tradition of leadership and excellence in the state. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

Position Summary

This position serves as the supervisor for the GIS Data, Analysis and Integration Section in the DNR IT Executive Program, leading GIS and analytics service delivery to DNR programs.

The GIS Supervisor position requires a strong knowledge base and experience in creating technical IT/GIS solutions (e.g., cartographic products, data analyses, databases, applications). In addition to supervising team staff, this position will need to work closely with DNR division staff and management to define work tasks, manage requirements and communicate about ongoing work. The position assures that agency GIS/IT work meets department and enterprise standards and provides leadership for GIS data and analytics technical innovation, best practice development and knowledge transfer.

As an agency DNR IT Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing and managing budget-related initiatives including through the entire project lifecycle, managing and developing their team members, and coordinating with DNR IT Supervisor colleagues and leadership on planning and integration of technical projects and initiatives.

Job Details

Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus – COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Qualifications

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position:

Required qualifications include experience in ALL of the following:

Experience in a leadership role (e.g., formal lead worker, project manager, etc.)
Experience in creating technical IT/GIS solutions (e.g. cartographic products, data analyses, databases, applications)
Experience developing and implementing GIS/IT plans, goals, policies, best practices and/or procedures
Experience performing spatial data analysis and visualization
Best-qualified applicants will also have the following preferred qualifications:

Experience with grant or budget development/monitoring
Experience in a formal supervisory/management role (e.g., hiring, dismissing, performance evaluations, counseling, etc.)
Experience managing and prioritizing GIS projects
Experience managing organizational or transitional change at multiple levels of an organization