Forest Resiliency Data Manager – Journey

Job title: Forest Resiliency Data Manager – Journey

Company: Washington State Department of Ecology

Job description: Description

Forest Resiliency Data Manager, Journey Level
Recruitment #2021-10-7952
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The DNR Forest Resiliency Division is looking to add to our growing team of professionals working to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor forest health related activities across all-lands that work to restore and sustain ecological functions of Washington’s forested landscapes.

This position serves as the Information Technology (IT) Lead for the Forest Resiliency Division, including supervision of Division data analysts and close collaboration with Division scientists and program staff to meet Division needs to plan, implement, and monitor our state’s Forest Action Plan, 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Eastern Washington, and legislative direction. This position provides services such as web application development, data management, GIS/GPS/Mobile Technology/IT support, analyses, advanced analytical/business intelligence tool development, scientific computing, and IT customer support for statewide mission-critical forest health programs (e.g. Forest Health Science, Planning and Monitoring, Federal Lands, Urban and Community Forestry, Landowner Assistance, and Prescribed Fire). Data management systems, web applications, services, and information provided by the incumbent will empower and amplify the Division’s work and have wide spread reach in the agency including decision makers such as the Commissioner of Public Lands, State Forester, Division Managers for Wildfire and Forest Resiliency and Forest Regulation Division, Region Management, legislators, community stakeholders, and other agency partners.

If you are experienced in IT and data management systems, passionate about maintaining and ensuring resilience in our state’s forests, enjoy a challenge, and are looking to apply and expand your knowledge in a highly collaborative team of scientists and planners – we want to hear from you!

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Data Manager to design and administer Forest Resiliency Division’s IT systems for the acquisition, storage, analysis, and retrieval of data.
• Oversees development, maintenance, contract management, and support of public facing interactive Forest Health Tracker – a forest health treatment tracking database built upon a customized instance of the open source ProjectFirma platform. Act as IT System Custodian for Forest Health Tracker through agency integration with One Washington. This includes engagement and support with internal and external system users.
• Serve as the Forest Resiliency Division Application Developer including leading project management of mobile application development projects that meet Division business needs and create products used by Division staff and partners, maintaining inventory of existing web applications, ensuring they are still necessary and up-to-date. Identify and make recommendations for web applications to update or expire to meet business needs of the Division, developing in coordination with DNR Forest Health Scientists tools (using R and Python scripting) and methods for statistical analyses used for landscape level prioritization and other Department applications, and designing, developing, and supporting internal and external web-based applications/sites that integrate with federal, state, and local government partners as well as the public.
• Supervise two Forest Health GIS Data Analysts, establishing and leading an IT and data team responsible for forest health planning and monitoring data across all-land ownerships in Washington.
• Serve as the Forest Resiliency Division’s IT coordinating, planning, and project lead authority which includes internal and external coordination with partners, contract management, and proactive problem solve how IT systems can better solve program needs.
• Provide technical and customer support for spatial data applications and analyses, web map applications, and mobile technology to Forest Resiliency Division staff and external users including training on systems.
• Other Forest Resiliency IT needs as they are identified and emerge.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, GIS, environmental sciences or scientific field with emphasis on computation and four years of professional experience and demonstrated proficiency in data/information technology consultation, data management, project management, analysis, design, programming, and technical support, OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in automating statistical processes” or “scientific computing workflows, and designing/implementing relational databases.
• Demonstrated experience with web application development (HTML, CSS, Javascript) focused on GIS applications and practical working knowledge with ArcPro, ESRI ArcGIS Online and the related field data collection mobile applications (i.e. Collector, FieldMaps,Survey123, Explorer).
• Programming skills in Python and R, with knowledge on how to do GIS work with both Arc and Python/R. Familiarity with GitHub for tracking of code versions, and experience with both Unix and Windows.
• Experience leading project development and implementation.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication (verbal and writing), and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team, including outreach to colleagues to identify support needs and facilitate information exchange.
• Ability to communicate effectively through a variety of mediums including oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and creatively to solve complex problems including proactive problem solving to meet the needs of a team when conditions are not ideal and information is not complete.
• Ability to comply by timeliness while delivering high-quality products.
• Ability to supervise staff to ensure they are supported and provided direction to succeed.
• Ability to work effectively with all DNR programs, regions, other agencies, tribes, and general public.
• Ability to consult with peers and other IT professionals when necessary or beneficial.
• DNR Core Competencies:

• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The Commissioner of Public Lands has instituted a requirement that all employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• A Masters’ degree and relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, GIS, environmental sciences or scientific field with emphasis on computation.
• Experience working with remote sensing products and other large spatial data.
• Experience working with scientific data, scientific analyses, and scientists.
• Experience working with social, economic, and cultural data sets
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience writing custom ESRI ArcGIS-based Python scripts.
• Experience with open source ProjectFirma platform software.

• Experience working in collaboration and with teams.

Supplemental Information

Location:
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, .

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

(DNR).
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups,
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit

for more information. How to Apply:
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or .

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions? Please contact Jennifer Watkins at (360) 338-1688, or e-mail us at

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email .

Expected salary: $77544 – 104292 per year

Location: Olympia, WA

Job date: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:26:26 GMT

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