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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency · Posted 16 days ago
Hybrid Philadelphia, PA $117K – $152K Apply by Sep 21, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in Region 3, National Preparedness. The ideal candidate has strong GIS and spatial analysis experience, including creating static and interactive map products for steady-state and disaster operations. They can manage complex datasets, lead technical teams, communicate effectively with partners, coordinate mission-critical projects, and deploy for disaster support. Preferred experience includes Esri tools, ArcGIS Hub, Experience Builder, and Python/ArcPy.
What You'll Do
- →What will I do in this position if hired?
- →In this position, you will serve as the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis for Region 3.
- →As GIS Section Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing geospatial analytical strategies, planning and prioritizing tasks to align with Region and Agency priorities, tracking and reporting on progress towards priority goals, and providing input to leadership as requested to ensure that GIS-specific considerations are included in steady-state and disaster planning.
- →Typical assignments include: Leading project management for the GIS Section, delegating as appropriate based on skill level and experience; setting standards for proper use and interpretation of geospatial data and decision support tools; delivering GIS data products to meet Regional needs.
- →Serving as data steward for Region 3 geospatial data, managing access and ensuring that all GIS data products and standard GIS reports are maintained to be accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
- →Regularly verify that GIS data and products in Region 3 analytical workspaces are organized and compliant with metadata standards and FEMA data security policies including guidelines set by the FEMA Data Governance Council.
- →Work with the Data Management Team and IT to establish plans and procedures for data management and backup.
- →Leading internal and external coordination on GIS-related matters, including organizing FEMA-State coordination calls with GIS/analytics counterparts in State and Local offices, coordination with GIS leads in other FEMA Regions and FEMA Headquarters, and communicating with other federal agency stakeholders as required for mission priorities.
- →What else do I need to know?
- →At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.
- →Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.
- →All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
- →Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
Requirements
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Moderate Risk as a condition of placement into this position.
- ✓This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information).
- ✓For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.
- ✓The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below.
- ✓Key Requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓Selective Service registration required.
- ✓Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
- ✓You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
- ✓You must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
- ✓Please review the Additional Information section for additional key requirements.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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