IS Data Services Senior

Our agency is located in the Prairie Oak State Office Building situated on Madison’s southeast side within minutes of Interstates 90/94 and Highways, 51/12/18.  In addition to a scenic hilltop view, employees enjoy ample, low-cost parking. 

Job Duties:   This is a permanent position working on federal cooperative agreements within the Division of Animal Health.  The position assists with data management related to the CWD program and other data including registered livestock premises, animal health related entities licensed or permitted by DATCP, and foreign animal disease events in WI.  This will involve database design and management to integrate geospatial data and relational data from a variety of sources.  In addition to data administration activities, the position will be involved with cartographic (map making) product output and geographic data analysis for the division.  The position will also represent the division in department-wide activities related to geographic information system (GIS) data, and will provide technical support to GIS and GPS users within the division.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

1. Extensive experience using Microsoft Access to enter and manipulate relational databases required.
2. Extensive knowledge of geodatabase concepts and structures.
3. Fluent with the use and administration of ArcGIS desktop tools, including ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox; knowledge of other ESRI products a plus (e.g., ArcSDE, ArcXML, etc). 
4. Knowledge of data models, design, and analysis.
5. Knowledge of database back-up and recovery procedures.
6. Knowledge of project planning and management techniques.
7. Familiarity with address geocoding software and Census TIGER databases required.
8. Extensive knowledge of field grade GPS technology, coordinates, and data integration.
9. Extensive knowledge of mapping, surveying, and positioning (GPS).
10. Practical understanding of concepts such as map projections, geodetic datums, coordinate systems (including latitude/longitude, UTM, SPC), and database relationships required.
11. Familiar with sources of Wisconsin statewide and local GIS data themes, including web mapping services, digital raster graphics, digital orthophotos, the public land survey system, and local land records including parcel mapping highly desirable.
12. Effective oral and written communication skills.
13. Knowledge of data tracking and report development.

To Apply: Apply online at WiscJobs. After you create an account and log on, find job announcement 1004954.