Senior GIS Specialist - Onsite Santa Fe, NM

Introduction:

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.

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.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

This position is expected to be onsite in Santa Fe, NM for (6) months, with a target deployment of July 28, 2024 (estimated). Successful candidates will not have their resume already submitted with another firm for this work.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: GIS Specialist
• Full Time or Part Time: FT/PT
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $30-$35/hour
• Travel/Location: Onsite - Santa Fe, NM, remote work possible after training period

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.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create maps and graphs and compiling geographic and statistical data.

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex insurance policy language, including exclusions, endorsements, and coverage limits.
• Knowledge and ability to explain policy and regulations to claimants, FEMA Navigators, and other stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on an as needed basis (no guarantee of hours), but may be required to support up to 40 hours per week with an additional 20 hours per week of overtime to accommodate ebbs and flows in claims. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Work onsite is expected for this position. Remote work may be available.
• Ability to travel to surrounding impacted areas.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• 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.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise; a graduate level degree or professional registration with 5 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise; or 15 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise.
• Experience creating maps and graphs and compiling geographic and statistical data.
• Must meet state licensure, professional registration, or certification requirements where applicable.
• Must be proficient in generating general and technical reports, briefings, correspondence, and compliance documentation.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Damage Assessment: Proficient in assessing property, flooding, and/or fire-related damage accurately, which involves understanding the extent of damage, the required repairs, required documentation, and the associated costs;
• Thorough knowledge of PA eligibility, law, regulations, and policies, and familiarity with other FEMA Programs (e.g., Individual Assistance, Hermit’s Peak Program, etc.).
• Use of Technology: Proficiency in using claims management software, databases, and other technology tools that facilitate claim processing, documentation, and communication.
• Prior emergency management experience preferred.
• Must have experience with cost adjustments.
• Experience with documentation review.
• Experience utilizing Xactimate.
• Local resident to Santa Fe, NM.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

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