GIS Support Specialist 2026-01777

GIS Support Specialist 2026-01777

Salary

$6,087.47 - $6,763.47 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01777

Department

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division

Services

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

CTBA09

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a GIS Support Specialist based out of Cheyenne, WY. This position leads the technical administration, development, and ongoing support of a critical, agency-wide geospatial compliance application. The role serves as a primary technical liaison for non-technical stakeholders, including regulatory applicants and habitat biologists. Patience, strong communication, and user support are just as critical as GIS technical skills. While focusing significantly on this high-impact project, the position offers opportunities to help design and develop future enterprise GIS applications to support agency objectives.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Configure and maintain geospatial solutions within agency cloud environments and relational database management systems.
• Deploy and support custom web applications within the Esri ecosystem, including ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise and Online.
• Use Python and other languages such as Arcade and JavaScript to script automated procedures and reduce manual data processes.
• Translate user requirements, formal agency directives, and wildlife policies into geospatial workflows and tools.
• Analyze imagery to identify and digitize critical landscape features.
• Provide geoprocessing analyses on various datasets to produce information summaries for annual reporting purposes.
• Design and publish advanced mapping products and applications using Esri software.
• Protect sensitive landscape and private land data during the analysis of data and the creation and distribution of public information.
• Troubleshoot and resolve enterprise GIS issues.
• Support and coordinate with internal habitat protection biologists to review GIS data and proposed projects.
• Provide project and technical support to users of a public GIS application.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies to review GIS data and review proposed landscape projects.
• Audit and review the work of internal and external GIS end-users to ensure compliance with spatial data standards.
• Continue building workflow guidance documentation.
• Investigate emerging geospatial technologies and assess their value for agency conservation objectives.
• Participate in the development and configuration of new geospatial applications.
• Work as a member of the GIS section to support internal GIS end-users.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with progressive training and/or experience in enterprise geospatial technology development, implementation, and ongoing administration.

Preference will also be given to candidates with a concentration or minor in GIS, or GIS certification, or past employment in which geospatial technologies are applied.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of enterprise geospatial technology, relational databases, and centralized data structures.
• Expertise in configuring Esri desktop, web, and mobile software for both web applications, data collection and desktop client access.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise in a production environment.
• Proficiency in writing and debugging Python scripts to automate complex geospatial workflows.
• Skills processing, converting, and manipulating geospatial data from varied source formats.
• Strong interpersonal and training skills to provide quality customer support, deliver user demonstrations, and compile process guidance documentation.
• Advanced investigative, research, and reasoning skills to resolve complex software application bugs and data interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver project presentations and updates to diverse organizational levels and customers/clients.
• Ability to interpret narrative descriptions-such as formal policies, agency directives, or user feedback-and translate them into standardized and effective geospatial solutions and workflows.
• Familiarity with imagery data and ability to recognize, classify, and digitize landscape features based on aerial imagery.
• Basic IT skills and knowledge that support enterprise geospatial technologies and end-user workflows.
• Ability to manage workflow on simultaneous projects.
• Ability to train and help others in the use of geospatial applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Business Applications Specialist II

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Business Applications Specialist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel may be required; a valid Driver's License is required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(CTBA09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

06

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

08

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

09

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm