Summary

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

ACDC has successfully helped clients navigate some of the nations largest disasters, including the COVID 19 Response, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Irma, Oregon Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides and many others. Since our inception ACDC has worked side-by-side with federal, state and local governments across the country.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: GIS Specialist
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $60,000 to $90,000

• Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement and short-term disability. Training and Professional Development Opportunities, wellness reimbursement, and cell phone allowance

• Travel/Location: Remote with travel required.

Mission of Role/Position Summary

This position will support our clients with data updates, creation, quality assurance and analysis of the GIS and other integrated systems. The GIS Specialist will provide general assistance to clients and maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies and procedures relating to the public. Individuals in this role apply advanced GIS concepts towards exceptional client outcomes while focusing on a single line of business and/or highly specialized GIS discipline.

Requirements

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compiling geographic data to create and edit datasets.
• Develops and maintains information databases as requested.

• Designs or maintains field data collection procedures.
• Works on a variety of GIS initiatives and projects which may include responsibility for budget, schedule, and execution of the related work plan(s).
• Regularly performs quality control audits/review.
• Performs a wide range of geographic and demographic analyses in support of a wide variety of projects.
• Works with and collaborates extensively with design staff and field crews to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.

• Independently coordinates data collection projects and maintains integrity.
• Develops geospatial databases, performing advanced spatial analysis, and developing cartographic products.
• Creates and maintains professional maps and other information products as requested.
• Provides technical support and solutions for client needs.
• Provides regular communication to stakeholders. Attends meetings as needed.

• Translates client initiatives into relevant technical support.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Prior emergency management experience preferred.

• Bachelors degree.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Skilled in the use of GIS data in the creation of professional maps and other information products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Agility to adapt, create, and problem solve in a dynamic environment.
• Certified geographic information systems professional (GISP).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• At least 2+ years GIS experience.
• Experience in developing geospatial databases, performing advanced spatial analysis, and developing cartographic products.

• Demonstrated experience in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must have ability to be mobile around client sites.
• Ability to travel to event sites as needed.

• May require long hours at a computer.
• Ability to work extended hours in support of disaster operations.
• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.

• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass background check upon offer of employment.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various work sites

Benefits

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

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