Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IEM is seeking a Full-Time SME - Geospatial Analyst to support emergency management and recovery-focused projects across the United States. The role performs advanced GIS, geospatial analysis, hazard modeling, mapping, data management, application development, customer engagement, training, and documentation activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform HEC-RAS 2D on grid modeling
- Utilize cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) techniques to plan, develop, and implement complex, high quality static maps and web mapping applications
- Create expert-level, defensible maps and reports related erosion repair, risk reduction, and eligibility of cascading impacts from authoritative sources
- Design, create and maintain geographic data files, including geographic data models, polygons, lines, points, and rasters
- Design, create, and maintain logical data structures and spatial data models including topology, dynamic segmentation, geometric networks, and address models
- Convert data between various spatial formats and projections and load data into spatial databases and geographic data models
- Establish standards and quality control for data entry procedures
- Develop, implement, and maintain highly complex GIS projects using technical and task management skills
- Develop specifications; define data requirements, data sources, and design logic; lead and participate in research and evaluation of alternative methods and approaches for GIS solutions
- Analyze and make recommendations concerning GIS technical matters
- Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised GIS software, equipment, or applications
- Utilize FEMA’s Hazus modeling software to run hazard models and analyze outputs for integration into planning documents
- Develop complex GIS applications that leverage custom coding (e.g., HTML, JavaScript, Python) and frameworks (e.g., ArcGIS APIs and SDKs)
- Develop and maintain GIS web services from external feeds such as CSV, JSON, XML, API, etc
- Meet with customers to analyze business and operational processes; develop clearly articulated business and functional requirements and create design for GIS technology solutions
- Develop training materials, provide trainings, and make presentations to GIS users
- Develop and update program system documentation including replica reports, ETL documentation, geodatabase quality control reports, geodatabase data standards, and best practices
Skills
- Live anywhere that meets remote work requirements in the United States Including Puerto Rico
- This position will require occasional travel based on client needs and assigned projects
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Urban Planning, Information Systems, or a closely related field with an emphasis in GIS
- Ten (10) years' experience performing geospatial analytical work with GIS, HEC-RAS, and related tools and solutions
- Industry-standard certification required for specific SME type (e.g., Professional Engineer registration for engineers)
- Strong working knowledge of Esri products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, and Model Builder
- Expertise in hazard modeling using HEC-RAS to estimate pre- and post-disaster impacts
- Ability to source, analyze, and interpret datasets including elevation data (e.g., 3DEP, LiDAR)
- Strong understanding of GIS fundamentals, cartographic principles, and geospatial data structures
- Experience with data analysis, database design, development, and maintenance
- Ability to create, analyze, and interpret large geospatial datasets and maps
- Experience using GIS software products (e.g., Hazus, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) and geospatial data formats, including data conversion and transformation methods
- In-depth knowledge of data analysis, manipulation, and management techniques
- Ability to assess disaster-related damages (e.g., property, fire, flood) including extent of damage, required repairs, documentation, and associated costs
- Ability to develop defensible SME reports supporting accurate compensation and recovery outcomes
- Proficiency using claims management software, databases, and related tools supporting claim processing and documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain policies and regulations to claimants, clients, and stakeholders
- Customer service focus and attention to detail, including strong aptitude for data quality control
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently to solve problems proactively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to provide remote support and travel/deploy to client sites as required
- Preferred candidates will reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Urban Planning, Information Systems, or a closely related field with an emphasis in GIS
- Strong working knowledge of FEMA's Risk MAP program and flood-related data analysis, including floodplain mapping
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) principles, survey and mapping GPS systems, aerial photographic interpretation, and database development and management
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages
- Experience with programming and scripting languages and tools, including Python, XML, JavaScript, CSS, FME, SQL, and HTML5
- Experience developing GIS and related geospatial tools to support benefit-cost analyses
- Experience with image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine or SOCET SET
Benefits
- 10 paid Holidays
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Pay
- 401 (K) plan with matching
- Company paid STD and LTD
- Live anywhere that meets remote work requirements in the United States Including Puerto Rico
- Work will take place in an office environment, or personal office / at home and will depend on the need of the project
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