GIS Analyst - FEMA
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking GIS Analysts to perform flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S. regions.This role has the potential to work remotely from any location in the US.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of a local and regional water resources team (primarily flood risk analysis and mapping)
- Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including hydraulic models, field collection, satellite/aerial imagery, public domain data, and existing maps
- Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
- Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
- Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
- Perform regular quality control checks of spatial and non-spatial datasets to ensure data integrity
- Collaborate with team members on project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
- Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications
Qualifications
:- 2 - 5 years of GIS project experience
- BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
- Understanding of cartography and cartographic principles
- Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software (Pro, Desktop, and/or Online)
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and carefully follow both written and oral guidance/instructions
- Resourceful and self-motivated
- Experience with FEMA’s Risk MAP and National Flood Insurance Program (strongly preferred)
- Experience with hazard mitigation
- Customization of GIS software using Python
- Basic proficiency in other scripting/programming languages a plus
