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Our busy office is seeking a dynamic, driven team member to lead information technology (IT) initiatives, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) management, procurement, and inventory oversight. This position plays a critical role in supporting agency-wide project management with a heavy focus on asset management and information technology systems. To be successful, candidates must possess a strong knowledge of Natural Resources as it relates directly to IT and GIS usage and data. As the agency's primary GIS expert, you will manage GIS base layers data, oversee enterprise and GIS licensing, and serve as the main troubleshooting contact for GIS software issues, upgrades, and staff assistance. A major focus of this position involves procurement and contract management. You will be responsible for drafting and writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), which requires a sharp ability to interpret complex technical terms, clearly communicate development needs to vendors, and ultimately ensure that the final product is usable and effective for agency staff. This position reports to the agency IT Manager, you will assist with budget preparation and tracking, provide project management oversight to division staff for software development projects, and manage the purchasing and tracking of all agency assets. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills who enjoys working with others. You must be able to successfully communicate and translate technical concepts to audiences that may or may not have technical expertise. Additionally, you will ensure agency compliance by understanding the technology standards and reporting requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation (OSMRE), and Wyoming Enterprise Technology Services (ETS). In this capacity, you will draft and update agency IT-related policies in alignment with federal and state guidelines and educate staff on these new requirements. Please note that this position requires both in-state and out-of-state travel.
Job Responsibility
Lead information technology (IT) initiatives
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) management
procurement and inventory oversight
Support agency-wide project management with heavy focus on asset management and information technology systems
Manage GIS base layers data
Oversee enterprise and GIS licensing
Serve as main troubleshooting contact for GIS software issues, upgrades, and staff assistance
Draft and write Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Assist with budget preparation and tracking
Provide project management oversight to division staff for software development projects
Manage purchasing and tracking of all agency assets
Draft and update agency IT-related policies in alignment with federal and state guidelines
Educate staff on new requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
Nice to have
Strong and successful experience within IT project management
budget planning
Microsoft products to include SharePoint
ESRI background
What we offer
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance