Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Forestry, Bureau of Forestry Services, Madison
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This position represents the Forestry division’s distinctive IS applications, needs and requirements to the Department for the purpose of developing, implementing, enhancing and maintaining information systems for the support of the forestry program’s business needs. This position is responsible for leading the planning, systems approval and monitoring of all division systems and applications. The position analyses new or emerging technologies and provides guidance to the division’s management concerning specific information systems that support the forestry division’s business needs. These systems include all aspects of field data collection (e.g. field computers and GPS), remote sensing, data modeling, integrating data into forestry systems (i.e. inventory, analysis, and planning for fire, forest management, forest health, GIS and the Web), and the creation of systems and applications that support data access by key forestry partners and the public. Starting salary will be between $49,138 and $58,330 per year, depending on individual qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A six month probationary period is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of GIS, GPS and remote-sensing technologies in the development and management of information systems; knowledge of remote sensing technologies including digital imaging, ground control and aerial photography use; knowledge of short and long range planning methods, team building and negotiating; knowledge of developing prototypes for employing complex technology into system development projects; and knowledge of customer service concepts and strategies.