Data Services Manager

Title: Data Services Manager

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Pay Band: 6

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 43 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

DCR’s Soil and Water Conservation staff administers nonpoint source pollution control programs required by state law. They include nutrient management, agricultural best management practices, resource management planning, shoreline erosion advice, and the administrative, technical, and financial support of Virginia’s 47 soil and water conservation districts.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position reports directly to the Soil and Water Conservation Division Director and serves as the division’s primary manager of the programs, assigned staff, and resources that provide application, data, and other services to 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), including the Non-Point Source Assessment, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Conservation Application Suite, and other database application and management within the division in order to improve the quality of Virginia’s soil and water resources. This position collaborates with agency business, system, and data owners; develops and executes projects, operations plans, and governance processes and procedures; monitors team progress; and ensures the successful delivery of Division technical solutions and IT operations.

Serving as the Division’s primary project manager on application development projects, the position provides policy direction and financial accountability and ensures the efficiency of these applications and services. Proactively, the position will plan for system upgrades, migrations/modernizations, and managing technical debt. The position also directs the preparation of reports on program implementation and resource needs to provide current and accurate data to demonstrate progress towards pollution reduction targets established by state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with managing and leading technical projects, teams, and staff.
• Possess PMP and/or Virginia Information Technology Agency PM certification (or be able to obtain within six months of hire).
• Experience with Agile project management methodology.
• Considerable experience and proficiency with ESRI GIS Technology stack (Desktop, Enterprise, Online, Mobile, etc.)
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools including Microsoft Power BI, data warehousing concepts and practices, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and/or Oracle RDBMS Enterprise Databases and DMBOK principles.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of integrating data via APIs, including understanding of RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and other integration methods.
• Experience with SQL (PSQL/TSQL).
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with administering Windows Servers in an enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws.
• Experience with managing data within Virginia State agencies.
• Experience with IT security requirements under VITA ITRM Standard SEC530.
• Possess current CSM/PMO certification.
• Understanding of the mission and programs of the DCR Division of Soil and Water Conservation.

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.

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.

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.