GIS Technician

Geographic Information Systems Technician

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Geographic Information Systems Technician in Cheyenne, WY. The primary responsibilities of this position are to update, maintain and standardize authoritative geospatial data; produce maps involved in the signage of Commission-managed lands; support Department end-users; configure web maps and applications; and complete metadata and workflow documentation.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott - View email address on click.appcast.io

Essential Functions:

• Update and standardize wildlife-related GIS data layers
• Accurately interpret pseudo-legal written boundary descriptions to create or edit spatial boundaries
• Check and verify accuracies of geometry, attribute data and metadata
• Produce maps as assigned
• Document major procedures and workflows
• Complete other GIS projects as assigned, including creating web maps and configuring mobile data collection applications
• Provide GIS technical support and workflow guidance for Department biologists and other end-users

Preferences: Preference is given for any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Geography, Geospatial Technologies, or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with training and/or experience in applying GIS principles in a working or learning environment using Esri's suite of geospatial solutions, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online, and mobile application solutions.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the basic concepts and principles of GIS, including data acquisition and automation, spatial data organization, projections, map cartography, project workflows, and data analysis
• Hands-on experience navigating and utilizing the core toolsets within ArcGIS Pro for day-to-day spatial tasks
• Strong skills in creating, editing, and digitizing highly accurate vector data (points, lines, and polygons)
• Understanding of topology rules to identify and fix geometric errors like gaps, overlaps, or self-intersections
• Cartography skills to design map layouts and produce presentation-ready maps for public reference
• Ability to write clear, structured metadata following a template to ensure data lineage is documented
• Baseline ability to interpret variously sourced aerial photography and satellite imagery to identify landscape features
• Ability to diagnose and resolve common GIS errors or issues for less technical users
• ArcGIS Online familiarity and basic experience
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, organization and manipulation
• Basic understanding of or active interest in learning about fish, wildlife, and natural resource management data
• Organizational skills to track incoming project requests and manage minor technical projects under light supervision
• Oral and written communication skills

Necessary Special Requirements:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Duration of Employment: Through June 30, 2027; position may be renewed for a subsequent extension through 6/30/2028, pending satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Supplemental Information:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.