Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Internal Services, Bureau of Technology Services is accepting applications for a Management Information Chief for leading DNR IT GIS section.
This position will be located in GEF 2 (Central Office), Madison.
This recruitment may be used for any similar vacancies that become available in the near future. Remote work will be available, after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program need and supervisor discretion.
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
Under the general supervision of the DNR IT Director, this is the senior most GIS position in the DNR accountable for strategy, technical direction, investment justifications and performance outcomes. This position leads the delivery excellence of GIS, cartographic and data visualization services to the DNR programs, enterprise and state organizations and other entities engaged in providing geographic/cartographic information to their staff and constituents.
For more information, please see the Management Information Chief position description.
Qualifications
Please make sure to address and describe ALL of the following qualifications in relation to your experience (by providing a detailed example) within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.
Minimally qualified candidates will have experience with each of the following qualifications:
- Leading IT organizations or cross-functional project teams, including responsibility for staff, budget, and service delivery to meet current and future needs.
- Implementing GIS and data related standards, policies, and procedures.
- Setting multi-year strategic direction, managing projects using Agile, DevSecOps, or other modern practices and overseeing operation of solutions using ESRI GIS platforms and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
- Evaluating business and legal/regulatory requirements, collaborating/negotiating with business partners, and delivering services to meet these requirements.
In addition, highly qualified candidates will have experience with one or more of the following qualifications:
- Representing IT in leadership forums, governance groups and professional organization and ability to communicate technical strategy to business leaders.
- Planning and leading transformational technology initiatives in a complex and dynamic environment by using emerging technologies and methods.
- Managing at least 20 full-time IT employees that range from subject matter experts to recent graduates