GIS Data Specialist

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently recruiting to fill an IS Data Services Specialist position working at our Central Office Headquarters in Madison, WI. 

Job Duties:  

This position is responsible for moderate to complex operational and project-based geospatial data acquisition/development, analyses, data modeling; processing/conversion, maintenance, distribution, and user support. Primary responsibilities include analyzing data requirements; performing advanced technical data and database design, development, implementation, management, and QA/QC to support agency operations and business area needs;  develop and manage enterprise web map and feature services;  perform spatial data analyses; produce maps and other cartographic products; create and verify integrated data topologies for use within geospatial applications and systems; coordinate customer access to data; identify and implement policies and procedures to enable users access to data; lead utilization of data analysis tools and techniques; and perform project leadership and management activities, as required.  

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS Desktop software, including extensions and tools (e.g., Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder)

• Knowledge of fundamental methodologies to preform technical geospatial data collection, processing, coordinate conversion, QA/QC, distribution, management, etc., especially related to raster data

• Knowledge of fundamental methodologies of mapping sciences, cartographic design and production

• Oral and written communication skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations, especially related to working on inter-disciplinary teams

• Ability to relay highly technical information effectively to a range of audiences (e.g., managers, other IT staff, program customers)