Floodplain Mapping Program Manager

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), IT Executive Program is recruiting to fill a Floodplain Mapping Program Manager (IS Data Services Specialist) vacancy. 

Flood modeling and mapping is critical to help the state, counties, communities, and individuals make informed and safe planning decisions.  In this role, you could take an important role in helping FEMA and the DNR maintain and update the important flood maps that facilitate safe and informed decision making! 

In addition to assisting Wisconsinites and partnering with a federal agency and local communities, this position is responsible for the overall management of Wisconsin’s Floodplain Mapping projects. This position will coordinate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff assignments, track project schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate grant application materials. Coordination of all GIS-related flood mapping aspects of DNR’s Cooperative Technical Partnership (CTP) with FEMA, is required. This includes preparation, submittal and management of detailed federal project grants related to digital map production. The position also serves as the Floodplain Mapping Program GIS technical lead and makes recommendations with minimal supervisor review.