GIS Specialist I (FEMA) at Michael Baker International in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

GEOSPATIAL PRACTICE

We are a national leader in implementing approaches to development and deployment of scalable enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and expanded its capabilities by using the latest technologies. For example, we use aerial, static and mobile Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems that accurately determine range, elevation, and other critical mapping data. With hundreds of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements the of geospatial program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems documentation, implementation, and training.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced and motivated Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for input, update, modification, manipulation and providing basic analysis of GIS data. The GIT associate will join a collaboration of experienced planners, floodplain engineers, geospatial professionals, and project managers dedicated to serving our clients. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.

The GIT Specialist will support the project team and project manager on multi-disciplinary planning and mapping projects. This position will be an integral member of the Emergency Management and Response Office, in Alexandria, Virginia. As part of this group, the GIT Specialist will support contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and may be asked to support other contracts as needs arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing GIS software as tool for developing solutions to complex planning problems
• Extracting data from GIS software and using varying analysis methods to arrive at results
• Providing maps and data sets using GIS software and related equipment to clients to supplement analysis
• Gathering, analyzing, and integrating spatial data and determining how best the information can be displayed using GIS
• Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Analyzing spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports
• Supporting the development of floodplain mapping products, story maps etc.
• Designing and updating databases, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations
• Converting data from one coordinate system and vertical datum to another

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography, science, engineering, planning, mathematics or government or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience with geographic concepts and/or GIS software and AutoCAD
• Experience with Esri Software Suite (ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Experience in CADD technologies with an emphasis on floodplain mapping
• The candidate must possess strong analytical skills
• Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills
• Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude

PREFERRED

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• Experience with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and FEMA's Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (MAP) Program
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed (less than 20% and once travel restrictions are lifted)
• Industry involvement (e.g. Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), Project Management Institute (PMI), etc.)

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced and motivated Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for input, update, modification, manipulation and providing basic analysis of GIS data.

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