Geospatial Specialist - Remote w/Deployment to Client Sites

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full Time Geospatial Specialist will be responsible for managing and analyzing spatial data using GIS software to identify patterns and relationships. Additionally, create maps for various applications and maintain GIS databases to ensure data accuracy.

Primary Location:

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in the United States, you will work remotely from home or personal office location.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require some work to be conducted at a client site or other locations.
• Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize cartographic and GIS techniques to plan, develop, and implement complex, high quality static maps and web mapping applications.
• Collect, organize, and categorize GIS information.
• Design, create and maintain geographic data files, including geographic data models, polygons, lines, and points.
• Convert data between various spatial formats and projections and load data into spatial databases and geographic data models.
• Design, create, and maintain logical data structures and spatial data models including topology, dynamic segmentation, geometric networks, and address models.
• Analyze and make recommendations concerning GIS technical matters.
• 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, etc.) and frameworks (e.g., ArcGIS APIs and SDKs).
• Develop and maintain GIS web services from external feeds such as CSV, JSON, XML, API, etc.
• Coordinate data acquisition and exchanges, project scheduling, and software training with internal and outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Experience:One (1) year of experience performing geospatial analytical work with GIS and related tools and solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Esri products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey 123, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, and Model Builder.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, data analyses, data manipulation, and data management techniques.
• Ability to create, analyze, and interpret large geospatial datasets and maps
• Experience creating maps, reports, and presentations in support of various GIS and technology projects.
• Able to work independently and proactively to take initiative and solve problems quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in GIS, geography, engineering, earth sciences, computer science, information technology, or a closely related field with an emphasis in GIS.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) principles, survey and mapping GSP systems, aerial photographic interpretation, database development and management.
• Familiarity with ArcHydro, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, FlamMap and HAZUS
• Basic programming and scripting in Python, XML, JavaScript, CSS, FME, SQL, HTML5
• Experience with image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine or SOCET SET

Benefits and more:

• Annual salary based on location and experience: $60,000 - $70,000
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity: All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email IEMhumanresources@iem.com with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.