Senior GIS Analyst - FEMA Support

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to join our team. This person can be located in . This role will primarily support FEMA Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and planning) projects.

The selected candidate will support teams of GIS, engineering, and administrative professionals towards the successful completion of a variety of FEMA Risk MAP objectives.

Primary Objective(s) :

• The Senior GIS Analyst is primarily responsible for FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) production and quality end user adoption for GIS technologies, including tasks such as data collection and development, data QA / QC, map production, and training users on GIS software.
• Independently lead and coordinate tasks within a Risk MAP flood study lifecycle, such as basemap, terrain, FIRM database development, floodplain mapping, preliminary issuance, and post-preliminary processing, and delegate tasks to multiple supporting staff across diverse geographies.
• Perform GIS analytical and geo-processing functions including input, editing, manipulation, management, analysis, and output of spatial and tabular data sets using ArcGIS or other GIS software.
• Develop vector spatial analysis models using ModelBuilder, Python, or other GIS scripting languages.

Functional Responsibilities :

• Support FEMA Mapping Information Platform (MIP) deliverable compilation and review within a flood risk study lifecycle
• Support internal QA / QC of base maps, terrain, flood risk database, floodplain mapping, preliminary production, and post-preliminary processing, in addition to FEMA Quality Reviews
• Prepare written documentation describing methodologies / procedures and prepare exhibits.
• Maintain GIS data and cataloging systems
• Work with users to understand and produce special purpose maps
• Maintain and enhance geospatial data for projects
• Possess the ability to work in a group or independently
• Estimate the manpower, skills and time required to complete tasks
• Potentially facilitate and / or participate at FEMA Risk MAP meetings in support of community engagement activities related to flood risk study lifecycle
• Monitor and maintain Risk MAP study schedules and budgets, including providing input to Earned Value Management reporting
• Develop exhibits, graphics and work products in support of non-FEMA projects across the southeast

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional technical experience related FEMA's Risk MAP program
• Candidates must possess a strong working knowledge of ArcGIS / ArcInfo products from ESRI along with a solid foundation in cartographic design principals
• Experience with ESRI extensions, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Science, Engineering, Planning, Mathematics or Government or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficient with ArcGIS Pro

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs : developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work.

Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States.