Conservation Data Specialist

Title: Conservation Data Specialist

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 42 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on. If you’re someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

THE DIVISION

The Divisions of Dam Safety & Floodplain Management at DCR are looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! The Divisions of Dam Safety & Floodplain Management have an award-winning team and data tracking system that positions the divisions as leaders in dam safety and floodplain management. Dam Safety staff work to provide for proper and safe design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams to protect public safety. The Floodplain Management team is charged with improving Virginia’s flood protection programs and is designated as the coordinating agency of the National Flood Insurance Program and resilience planning efforts. Both Dam Safety and Floodplain Management offer technical assistance and community education, coordinate with other state and federal agencies, and receive and provide grant funding through federal and state sources.

The Divisions of Dam Safety & Floodplain Management have a mission to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealth’s citizens from natural and manmade flooding through the implementation and administration of Virginia Dam Safety Act (§ 10.1-604 et seq.) and Impounding Structure Regulations (4VAC50-20).

THE OPPORTUNITY

Within the Divisions of Dam Safety and Floodplain Management (DSFM), this position will be responsible for GIS maintenance of DSFM applications, including but not limited to the Virginia Flood Risk Information System (VFRIS) and the Dam Safety Inventory System (DSIS). This position will be responsible for GIS layer updates within VFRIS, creation and upkeep of system documentation, and end user data support. This position will also support database management, research, and GIS functions of the Division of Dam Safety. In addition, this position will work alongside data services staff during report creation, organization, and maintenance of DSFM business intelligence tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable professional experience using GIS and enterprise GIS.
• Experience developing reports from relational databases using both SQL and business intelligence tools, including developing and implementing data QA/QC procedures.
• Considerable professional experience planning effectively, managing tasks, and performing duties with minimal supervision.
• Experience with database management and relational databases.

Additional Considerations

• Experience using ESRI products in an enterprise GIS setting.
• Experience applying GIS for long-range planning needs in local, state, or federal government.
• Experience developing and presenting training materials for data applications to stakeholders and end users.
• Experience with customer service in an IT support environment.
• Experience using MS SQL Server.
• Strong organizational skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

May require occasional overnight travel.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.