Floodplain Mapping Program Manager

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), IT Executive Program is recruiting to fill a Floodplain Mapping Program Manager (IS Data Services Specialist) vacancy.

This is a statewide recruitment but will collaborate with the floodplain mapping and zoning team and management stationed in Madison, Wisconsin. Telework away from the primary office location may be available for a portion of the workweek after initial orientation phase. This position will have occasional travel throughout Wisconsin and occasionally out of the state but is typically infrequent.

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.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Position Summary

Are you a leader? Do you have GIS, quality assurance, communication, and project management skills?  If so, this is the position for you!

Flood modeling and mapping is critical to help the state, counties, communities, and individuals make informed and safe planning decisions.  In this role, you could take an important role in helping FEMA and the DNR maintain and update the important flood maps that facilitate safe and informed decision making!

In addition to assisting Wisconsinites and partnering with a federal agency and local communities, this position is responsible for the overall management of Wisconsin’s Floodplain Mapping projects. This position will coordinate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff assignments, track project schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate grant application materials. Coordination of all GIS-related flood mapping aspects of DNR’s Cooperative Technical Partnership (CTP) with FEMA, is required. This includes preparation, submittal and management of detailed federal project grants related to digital map production. The position also serves as the Floodplain Mapping Program GIS technical lead and makes recommendations with minimal supervisor review.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $38.00 – $45.90 per hour ($79,040 – $95,472 annually), depending on level and qualifications.

Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan.

The IS Data Services Specialist classification is in pay schedule/range 07-33. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

A minimal qualified applicant will have experience in ALL of the following:

• Experience leading or coordinating a technical project, with tasks involving budget monitoring, task delegation, and task prioritization
• Experience managing GIS Data, with tasks such as data conversion and transformation, GIS data editing, quality control, metadata management, and creating maps to defined specifications

In addition to the above qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Development of GIS automation routines (scripting, modeled, add-ins, etc.) for complex geospatial data processing and/or mapping tasks.
• FEMA flood mapping process, FEMA software tools for developing and updating FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and/or the use of the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) for tracking project submittals.
• Applying for, and concurrently managing, grants at the state or federal level, including oversight, tracking, and/or reporting of tasks funded by grants.

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For questions regarding the application process, please contact Andrew Wenninger in Human Resources at andrewj.wenninger@wisconsin.gov or 608/419-6009.

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Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS.  Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.