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WSP USA GIS Analyst (FEMA Risk MAP & Hazard Mitigation) in Denver, Colorado
Role Overview
WSP has a career opportunity for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst (FEMA Risk MAP) to join our team in our Denver, CO office. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent, around 1 -3 + years’ experience, or any equivalent education and experience. Programming and relational database experience is also a plus. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits/ finding innovative solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality. Familiarity with the FEMA Risk MAP program is a needed key skill.
. Key Responsibilities:
Will create high quality maps, GIS analysis, and data for reports to support a variety of Engineering and Homeland Security and Emergency Management projects including:
FEMA floodplain mapping, dam breach analysis, levee certifications, municipal Stormwater, remote sensing, hazard mitigation plans, and others using ESRI suite of products
Will perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, management and analysis, cartography, and develop/use automated GIS processes using a variety of software environments
Will work on multiple projects simultaneously, with a commitment to keeping projects on time and within budget
Will work in a production-oriented environment as part of a team
Revise existing GIS layers and create new layers following established standards and procedures
Correct geospatial location of features based on aerial photography or topography
Maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data
Role Requirements
BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent
1 - 3 years’ + experience, or any equivalent education and experience
Familiarity with the FEMA Risk MAP program is a needed key skill
ESRI's ArcGIS Pro - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Database development and management proficiency
Must possess good organizational, and oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent analytical / problem-solving skills
Attention to details and experience with QA/QC and data analysis
Presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate GIS technologies
Must pass background check
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of FEMA HAZUS program
Experience with CAD platforms and data exchange between CAD/GIS environments
Familiarity with programming languages (Python / Visual Basic / C+)
Experience with development of applications for data collection using laptops, smartphones and tablets
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (Colorado only): $62,000 - $82,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.