Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a Project GIS Mapping Specialist within the Division of Internal Services, Bureau of Facilities and Lands, to maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping records in the DNR’s Land Records System (LRS) for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant awards throughout the state.
This position may be headquartered at any DNR office location across the state, based on the business need, space availability and management approval. Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period. This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar positions.
This is a project position, with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2029.
The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual office atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.
The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The GIS Mapping Specialist position’s primary responsibilities will be analyzing the results of LWCF grant awards (including boundary maps, recorded agreements and deeds, etc.), and monitoring grant objectives (including upload and organization of key documents to LRS to digitize/map LWCF projects in public-facing DNR mapping utilities). This position assists with maintaining post-award grant records, assessing the achievement of post-award grant goals, and acting as a liaison to federal and local government agencies, as necessary. This position functions independently to complete critical administrative duties necessary to administer the LWCF grant program. The position requires the ability to work with a wide variety of internal clients including property managers, planning and program leads, Real Estate staff, IT staff, other grants staff, and administrators.
For more information, please see the detailed position description.
Salary Information
Starting pay for this position is between $28.00 to $30.00 per hour (or $58,240.00 to $62,400.00 annually).
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:
- Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
- Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $34/month for single and $83/month for family coverage).
- Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
- A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
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Job Details
Wisconsin Residency – Project Position: Per s. 230.27(1m), Wis. Stats., individuals appointed to project positions must be Wisconsin residents.
Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to job offer. 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.
Eligibility to work in the United States: The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.
Probation: No probationary period will be required.
Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.
Travel: This position requires infrequent travel to other locations across the state. Rare overnight travel across the state may be required.
Qualifications
Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:
Required qualifications include ALL the following criteria:
Digitizing land survey data and interpreting real estate legal descriptions.
Experience managing GIS data from multiple sources (i.e., data collection, coordinating/troubleshooting data entry, auditing data input and results, or other related activities.).
Experience using ESRI GIS software or equivalent mapping software (i.e., working with data in shapefile format and manipulating a wide variety of data layers, imagery, and parcel attributes, or similar.).
In addition to the above, preferred qualifications may include any of the following:
Experience using ESRI GIS software or similar to create public-facing web maps.
Working in public-facing web maps to configure the application, resolve issues, and/or perform updates.
Experience with database storage tools for real estate land records.
Experience working with state or federal grant programs.
Experience working with customers and project teams.
Experience documenting technical standard operating procedures for management of GIS data layers.
How To Apply
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Disabled veterans: Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Please send your letter of qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position listed above in the job announcement along with your DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Deadline to Apply
All applications must be received by 11:59pm central on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.