Data Services Manager

Title: Data Services Manager

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $100000 $130000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states 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 youre 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

DCRs 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 Virginias 47 soil and water conservation districts.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position reports directly to the Soil and Water Conservation Division Director and serves as the divisions 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 NonPoint 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 Virginias 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 Divisions 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 rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A valid State Drivers 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 I9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in EVerify.

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 Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.

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.