Wisconsin DNR
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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 Summary
Position 1, IS Systems Development Services Senior:
Under general supervision, the Fisheries GIS Development position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting AGOL and Vertigis development in coordination with Bureau of Fisheries Management (FH) staff. It will implement standards and guidelines of AGOL and Vertigis development, and design web-based mapping applications to satisfy program needs. It will also be responsible for developing and maintaining GIS services and data used in application integration and representing FH GIS needs at the department level.
50% – Develop, maintain and support FH Vertigis and AGOL spatial applications.
– Analyze business requirements and evaluate alternatives to determine technical feasibility to solve business needs
– Lead technical development and testing of FH projects utilizing advanced Vertigis/ Geocortex/ Portal and AGOL tools (e.g. Survey123 Connect, WebApp Builder Developer Edition, Experience Builder Developer Edition)
– Develop documentation in support of AGOL and developed applications
20% – Develop and maintain GIS resources for use in various GIS applications (e.g. AGOL, Vertigis/ Geocortex, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Pro).
– Maintain GIS services and data for staff use and application integration
– Develop and manage routine task workflow automation for distribution (e.g. scripts, queries)
– Develop and maintain geospatial data, documentation, and metadata following established standards
20% – Develop and maintain fisheries spatial databases/datasets
– Evaluate, modify, update and improve upon fisheries spatial layers and data systems including, but not limited to: species distribution layers, trout habitat projects, parcels, and any new layers.
– Document data clean up and data processing procedures.
10% – Attend Division and Department GIS meetings and participate actively on teams. Update FH on important issues related to GIS.
Position 2, IS Data Services Senior:
Under general supervision, the Fisheries GIS Data position is responsible for independently maintaining and managing GIS spatial datasets in the Bureau of Fisheries Management (Fisheries). This includes maintenance and development of all fisheries spatial layers and related databases, including a streams and rivers regulation spatial dataset, and maintaining and developing a streambank easement data system. This position is also responsible for cartographic products for FH customers and provide FH staff GIS support.
30% – Develop and maintain FH spatial databases in support of the streambank easement acquisition program.
– Ensure spatial data accuracy between DNR and external data sources
– Create mapping products for public outreach
– Develop spatial tools to help support implementation of the streambank easement program
30% – Collaborate with the database team to assemble and enter streams and rivers regulations data in a spatial dataset.
30% – Independently develop, design, and output cartographic products for fisheries staff including to update trout stream classification maps and trout regulation maps for regulation pamphlets and DNR websites.
10% – Other assignments as necessary; general GIS support of field teams in Fisheries Management.
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.
Qualifications
Required:
– College-level training or professional experience in geography, computer science or related field.
– Professional experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS technologies, (ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Pro 2.8.x)
– Experience creating/maintaining large-scale datasets.
– Experience using ESRI’s AGOL platform and tools such as Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboard.
– Ability to work independently and in a team of IT and or GIS professionals, perform detail tasks with a high level of accuracy, tracking progress and documenting results
Preferred:
– Knowledge of cartographic concepts, and the ability to create maps for fisheries staff and the general public.
– Experience with relational databases (SDE, Oracle) and querying (SQL).
– Beginning experience with python programming for automation.
– Knowledge of designing maps/applications for mobile environments.
– Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and facilitate decision making in a team environment.
– Knowledge of customer service concepts and strategies with creative problem-solving skills.