IS Data Services Professional

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE – IS Data Services Professional located at our central office in Madison, Wisconsin.

This dual LTE appointment is comprised of two 20-hour positions for an expected work schedule of 40 hours per week. The intention is to hire one candidate on both positions. See below for more information on the positions.

Position 1, IS Data Services Professional:

This position will support agency climate initiatives including ArcGIS Online web/story map application development, geospatial analyses and geospatial data processing..  In addition, this position will work with DNR staff and other stakeholders to define and document requirements.

30% – Develop ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Portal web maps and story maps.  Follow DNR branding and technical guidance for ArcGIS Online development.

25% – Perform GIS data editing and processing using ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.  Tasks will include reformatting data, performing spatial analyses, developing cartographic products and publishing map services.

20% – Manage climate hub administration.  Administer user accounts, groups and content.

15% – Gather and document requirements from agency stakeholders.

10% – Administrative time for meetings, trainings, and maintaining process documentation.

Position 2, IS Data Services – Senior:

This position will support rivers, lakes and streams hydrography mapping in Door and Brown counties.  Hydrography mapping tasks will include deriving stream networks and waterbodies from digital elevation models and defining attributes.   This work will involve researching and testing new GIS technical processes to improve efficiency.  In addition, the position will be responsible hydro mapping quality control checks such as topology and attribute checks.

70% – Delineate stream networks and waterbodies from LIDAR-derived elevation data; transfer attributes from the DNR’s existing 24k Hydro data and research new methods

20% – Perform quality control of hydrography data including topology and attribute checks.

10% – Administrative time for meetings, trainings and maintaining process documentation.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.  

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

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. The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position.  Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.  The 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.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Required:
– Experience using ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro for GIS data editing and GIS vector data editing
– Experience performing GIS geoprocessing, topology checks and attribute quality control
– Experience using ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Portal for developing web mapping applications and story maps
– Experience documenting GIS technical procedures

Preferred:
– Experience using ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro for performing spatial analyses
– Experience using ArcGIS Online or Portal to develop web mapping applications and story maps.
– Experience with DEM and other raster processing methods.
– Experience working with diverse project stakeholders to define requirements
– Experience with managing geospatial attributes and databases.
– Experience with automating processes using Python or other scripting languages
– Experience working with climate or other natural resource GIS applications