IS Management Info Chief – GIS

Under general supervision of the Deputy Chief Information Officer, the GIS Section Chief has overall operational management responsibility for the DNR GIS Section. The position works collaboratively to implement and maintain core services by administering personnel and budget resources, and by developing, directing, coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff. The Section Chief participates in strategic planning with the BTS management team and DNR program IT staff, and ensures that the section delivers efficient, effective and customer-oriented services to the organization.

The GIS Section provides GIS services to the agency, enterprise and state organizations and entities engaged in providing geographical information to staff and citizens. Program functions within the section include providing a full range of core GIS infrastructure services on which the Department’s GIS applications are built.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skill related to geospatial systems analysis, requirements definition, design, specifications, programming, testing and implementation.
• Skill in leading and building a team of IT professionals who implement complex applications and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and skill in applying them.
• Skill in leading and building a team of IT professionals who implement complex applications and infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of IT project management.
• Knowledge and skill related to customer service concepts and strategies.
• Working knowledge of human resources management.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques in strategic planning.
• Strong management skills.
• Skill at identifying and evaluating new technology trends and developments and determining their appropriateness for business application.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and make related decisions independently.
• Ability to bring the benefits of technology to solve business issues.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures common to the operation of a major program.
• Ability to motivate employees and administer corrective action, as necessary.