Natural Resources Systems & GIS Coordinator

Open Until Filled

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.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact: deq.hr

• GIS Expertise
  • Serve as the agency’s subject matter expert for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Currently using ESRI software products.
  • Manage GIS base layers data and enterprise licensing.
  • Act as the primary contact for GIS software issues, updates, and staff assistance.
  • Offer training through ESRI online courses.
• Procurement & Contract Management
  • Draft, write, and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Interpret complex technical terms to clearly communicate development needs to external vendors.
  • Ensure final products delivered by vendors are highly functional and user-friendly for agency staff.
• IT Support & Project Management
  • Provide project management and oversight to division staff for software development projects.
  • Assist the agency IT Manager with budget preparation, tracking, and contract management.
  • Provide staff support on agency-specific products and applications.
• Asset & Inventory Control
  • Oversee the purchasing, tracking, and management of all agency IT assets and enterprise licenses.
• Policy, Compliance & Education
  • Draft and update agency IT-related policies in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with technology standards and reporting requirements for the EPA, OSMRE, and Wyoming ETS.
  • Educate and train agency staff on new technical and regulatory requirements.

Preference will be given to those with strong and successful experience within IT project management, budget planning, Microsoft products to include SharePoint, and an ESRI background.

Technical Knowledge

• Natural Resources IT/GIS:
  Proven understanding of how IT and GIS usage/data apply directly to natural resource management.
• Compliance…