The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time, permanent IT Manager within the Technology and Financial Management (TFM) program.  Visit careers.wa.gov  to view the full advertisement and application.

IT Manager – Agency GIS Lead

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations.  Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.  WDFW’s employees–field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state.  WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species.  WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov

The role of the GIS Services Lead is critical to ensure consistent delivery of agency GIS computing systems. This position serves as the IT GIS team lead and chair of the agency GIS Coordinators Committee. The incumbent leads and facilitates strategic planning, services, resources and staff associated with agency GIS systems, including GIS design, development, implementation, spatial database administration, and coordination of GIS strategy across the agency. The geographic and business scope of this position is statewide involving delivery of services to all agency programs, other State agencies, and the public.