Gis Analyst

Freese and Nichols, Inc is currently seeking an experienced GIS professional in Colorado as primary support of 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 GIS Specialist 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 MIP deliverable compilation and review within a flood risk study lifecycle
• Support internal QA/QC of base maps, terrain, flood risk database, and floodplain mapping, in addition to FEMA Quality Reviews
• Prepare written documentation describing methodologies/procedures and prepare exhibits. Maintain GIS data and cataloging system
• 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 product in support of projects in Texas.

Qualifications
Functional Responsibilities:

• 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
• Minimum Experience - Four (4) years GIS experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Science, Engineering, Planning, Mathematics or Government or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional technical experience related FEMA's Risk MAP program or other flood-related work, including floodplain mapping

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with ArcGIS Pro
• Familiarity with FEMA's MIP submittal requirements and strong knowledge of FEMA guidance, standards, and technical references
• Comfortable with client-facing role, providing updates and presenting issues to directly to the client
• GISP or ESRI (Desktop, Developer or Enterprise) Certification
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic principles, survey and mapping GPS systems, aerial photographic interpretation, database development and management
• Familiarity with ArcHydro, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, HAZUS
• Basic programming/scripting in HTML5, Python, XML, JavaScript, FME, SQL
• Survey 1,2,3
• ArcGIS Collector

The annual salary range for this position is $60,500 - $68,646 and is dependent on candidate's qualifications as compared to minimum and preferred requirements. Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at a straight-time hourly rate for any hours over forty (40) hours per week. Employees are eligible for annual bonuses and amounts are determined by company profitability and growth, and for employees at higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medial leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts. For more information, see the benefits section of our web site.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
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