Senior GIS Specialist / FEMA Project Manager

Wood • Chantilly, VA

10h • Remote

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Senior GIS Specialist / FEMA Project Manager to perform and manage flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S. regions. The position will report to our office in Chantilly, VA, but is expected to be primarily remote work for the indefinite future with occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Requirements

• 10 years of GIS project experience
• BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
• Experience with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Management of FEMA projects and workflow
• Experience with hazard mitigation
• Experience with municipal floodplain and stormwater management
• Customization of GIS software using Python

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of a local and regional water resources team
• Supervise GIS staff, oversee FEMA projects, and allocate and review project tasks
• Communicate with project team members, government representatives (federal, state, and local), and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
• Perform regular quality control checks of spatial and non-spatial datasets to ensure data integrity
• Manage project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior